C-130s Take Off

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Two crew chiefs and a loadmaster standby for a pre-flight inspection, April 4. A team of crew chiefs must always be ready during a preflight, incase an engine does not start or there are any other problems (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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C-130s Take Off

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- A group of C-130 engine mechanics fix an engine starter, April 4. Every pre-flight inspection is not perfect, as problems like engine starters or brake releases come into play and delay the aircraft. When a malfunction is reported a specialty shop will report to the flightline to fix it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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C-130s Take Off

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Jonathan Almestira, a C-130 crew chief, fixes an emergency light. A pre-flight inspection is mandatory before every flight. A crew chief and flight engineer must do inspections on every inch of the aircraft before take off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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C-130s Take Off

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Jonathan Almestira, a C-130 crew chief, inspects circuits in the cockpit before a flight, April 4. Crew chiefs have many duties that come with their job such as removing cargo after a mission, de-paneling the entire plane, and fixing necessary parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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C-130s Take Off

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- A group of engine mechanics fix a C-130 engine, April 4. When an engine does not start during a preflight a team of engine specialists is called out and they must try to fix the problem as fast as they can. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig)

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C-130 flightline maintenance

Published April 9, 2008

C-130s Take Off

C-130s Take Off

C-130s Take Off

C-130s Take Off

C-130s Take Off