A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, engages a barrier cable during an aircraft arresting system certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2026. The certifications tested the stability and effectiveness of the BAK-12, which acts as a braking mechanism to stop the aircraft in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
| Date Taken: | 05.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.15.2026 01:27 |
| Photo ID: | 9685680 |
| VIRIN: | 260507-F-LD348-1043 |
| Resolution: | 6699x4466 |
| Size: | 2.37 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 6 |
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