A B-52 Stratofortress undergoes a bag lift exercise
A B-52 Stratofortress undergoes a bag lift exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. A pneumatic lifting bag raises an aircraft that has experienced a landing gear failure or from terrain where ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Florence, 325th
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Florence, 325th Maintenance Squadron crash, damage, disabled aircraft recovery NCO in charge, inspects the underside of a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle wing before it is det... More
Two Airmen monitor air pressure gauges for a bag lift
Two Airmen monitor air pressure gauges for a bag lift exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. A B-52 Stratofortress was lifted, for the first time since 1984, with large inflatable airbags to ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Dinger, 325th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Dinger, 325th Maintenance Squadron crash, damage, disabled aircraft recovery specialist, removes bolts and bushings from the wing of a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle that was damage... More
Gauges and valves for inflating aircraft lifting airbags
Gauges and valves for inflating aircraft lifting airbags stand ready for service at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. These instruments were used to lift a B-52 Stratofortress with airbags simulatin... More
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare to disassemble and transport a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle that was damaged after Hurricane Michael at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 20, 2019. The 325th ... More
Large straps secure a B-52 Stratofortress during a
Large straps secure a B-52 Stratofortress during a bag lift exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. The jet, which has been inoperable since it was damaged in a fire, was the perfect candidate... More
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare to disassemble and transport a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle that was damaged after Hurricane Michael at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 20, 2019. The 325th ... More
A giant jack is placed in position on a B-52 Stratofortress
A giant jack is placed in position on a B-52 Stratofortress during a bag lift exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. Supporting the tail of the jet was critical to ensure safety during the ex... More
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare to disassemble and transport a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle that was damaged after Hurricane Michael at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 20, 2019. The 325th ... More
Airmen pressurize aircraft lifting airbags during an
Airmen pressurize aircraft lifting airbags during an exercise on a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. The bags are used when an aircraft must be lifted up due to broken landing... More
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare to disassemble and transport a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle that was damaged after Hurricane Michael at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 20, 2019. The 325th ... More
It is all smiles for an Airman after successfully completing
It is all smiles for an Airman after successfully completing a bag lift exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La, Feb. 16, 2017. More than 30 active-duty and reserve Airman, including several from the 307th Bom... More
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare to disassemble and transport a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle that was damaged after Hurricane Michael at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 20, 2019. The 325th ... More
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare to disassemble and transport a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle that was damaged after Hurricane Michael at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 20, 2019. The 325th ... More
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare
Airmen form the 325th Maintenance Squadron prepare to disassemble and transport a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle that was damaged after Hurricane Michael at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 20, 2019. The 325th ... More