C-17 Deicing

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, McChord Field, Wash., operates from the cab of a mobile truck mounted deicer to apply deicing fluid to the tail of a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline here Feb 22 in preparation for a mission. Deicing provides protection against ice buildup and snow contamination of critical control surfaces, engine inlets, and sensors on the aircraft prior to launch. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Abner Guzman)

PHOTO BY: Abner Guzman
VIRIN: 100222-F-8716G-006.JPG
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