KC-135 de-icing: The frosty refueler

Members of the 22nd Maintenance Squadron clear ice from a KC-135 Stratotanker before flight Dec. 3 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. De-icing must happen pre-flight in order to prevent ice buildup on the wings. Ice increases drag on the aircraft requiring significantly more power to maintain airspeed and altitude.( U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Zachary Willis)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class zachary willis
VIRIN: 201203-F-XM616-032.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D750

LENS

24.0-120.0 mm f/4.0

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

320

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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