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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, smooths out an aerodynamic smoothing compound on a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Daniel covered the compound with a film, which allowed the putty to be spread evenly along the skin panel. Any air bubbles were filled with additional putty to fully repair the dent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, applies an aerodynamic smoothing compound on a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The compound hardens after an estimated 24 hours and is sanded to the original shape of the skin panel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, combines resin and hardener Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The combination creates an aerodynamic smoothing compound that is applied to the skin panel after it has been sanded and cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and methyl propyl ketone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, sands a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. If the dent measurements are not exceptional, then structural maintainers repair the damaged area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, sands a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircraft structural maintainers repair KC-135 skin panels on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, uses a pit depth gauge Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The gauge is used to evaluate if the panel needs to be patched or filled with an aerodynamic smoothing compound. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, cold works a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Daniel assembles and repairs parts of the KC-135 in order to help preserve the aircraft and keep it refueling the right. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Tanker team: The crew of Python 62

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for flight July 30, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During a deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, four aircrew members worked as a team to safely land a KC-135 during an in-flight emergency. Fuel was dumped from the boom nozzle to bring the aircraft to a safe landing weight, while in flight with three engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Six F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, over Colorado. The demonstration team will be performing at McConnell Air Force Base’s Frontiers in Flight Air Show this year on September 8 and 9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird approaches a boom to receive fuel July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds have been performing for audiences around the world since 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Two F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds form up July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. More than 300 million people in all 50 states and 58 foreign countries have seen the red, white and blue jets in more than 4,000 aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to McConnell, July 30, 2018, in the western skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds are often accompanied from one stop to another by an Air Force tanker aircraft to provide a quick, non-stop route between performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird flies alone July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. The F-16 burn through fuel quickly, requiring the assistance of a tanker aircraft during long-distance flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird flies alone July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to represent the U.S. and its armed forces to foreign nations and project international goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds perform precision aerial maneuvers that demonstrate the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to strengthen morale and esprit de corps among Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to support Air Force recruiting and retention programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Two F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to reinforce public confidence in the Air Force and demonstrate the professional competence of Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Statotanker, assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds were refueled three times during a flight back to their home station, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to McConnell Air Force, Kansas, July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. Six thunderbirds were refueled three separate times during the flight towards Denver, Colorado. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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