Aircraft Maintenance
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Aircraft maintenance at Keesler Air Force Base is a coordinated effort involving multiple specialties, ensuring aircraft are safe and reliable. Maintainers work on various systems, including avionics and hydraulics. Their work is crucial to making missions possible.
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A US Air Force KC-135 tanker has been repaired and returned to service after receiving a new tail section from a decommissioned tanker. The tanker, numbered 63-8017, had previously lost a large part of its tail. The successful repair extends the life of the aircraft, supporting ongoing Air Force operations.
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Airmen at Dover Air Force Base renovated the interior of a C-5M Super Galaxy, replacing worn crew spaces and returning the aircraft to the flight line. The refurbishment was done without adding maintenance downtime. The project aimed to restore the aircraft's functionality and pride.