Members of the 55th Maintenance Squadron remove an RC-135 Rivet Joint tail fin at Offutt Air Force Base on June 18, 2026. Removing the tail fin is a massive undertaking requiring dozens of skilled maintainers and is a rare occurrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Watkins)
| Date Taken: | 06.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.26.2026 14:49 |
| Photo ID: | 9888649 |
| VIRIN: | 260618-F-UT533-1263 |
| Resolution: | 7924x4760 |
| Size: | 8.69 MB |
| Location: | OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, NEBRASKA, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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