127th Aircraft Maintenance crew trains for aircraft crash recovery

Released today by 127th Wing Public Affairs:



Inflatable lifts used for aircraft crash recovery are positioned near a 127th Wing A-10 Thunderbolt II during a 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron training session at Selfridge ANGB Michigan, October 30, 2009. The aircraft is A-10 80-0269, formerly assigned to the 172th Fighter Squadron, 110th Fighter Wing (Michigan ANG), Battle Creek ANGB. Old air intake covers still in use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Barton) Hi-res



Airmen from the 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron train in the proper use of inflatable lifts used for aircraft crash recovery at Selfridge ANGB Michigan, October 30, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Barton) Hi-res