U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Martrano, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance specialist, simulates painting a KC-46A Pegasus wheel while wearing personal protective equipment at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Aug. 24, 2026. Aircraft coatings and primers can contain hazardous substances such as hexavalent chromium, making respiratory protection, gloves, eye protection and protective clothing essential for limiting exposure during painting operations. Environmental Protection Agency regulations and other exposure-control measures help reduce the release of toxic substances into the atmosphere and protect personnel working with hazardous aircraft coatings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Matthew Nguyen)
CAMERA
NIKON Z 7_2
LENS
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
APERTURE
35/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/250
ISO
200
No camera details available.
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