Wrenches to Wings: The artisan hands behind every test flight

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker undergoes programmed depot maintenance at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 29, 2026. The aircraft is disassembled, inspected and rebuilt by 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group personnel before completing a Functional Check Flight to verify it is safe and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Courtney Landsberger)

PHOTO BY: Courtney Landsberger

VIRIN: 260429-F-QT818-1001.JPG

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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

VR 24-70mm f/2.8E

APERTURE

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

1800

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