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Fabrication: keeping aircraft in the fight

Aircraft structural maintenance Airmen assigned to the 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron perform repairs on a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 29, 2018. The fabrication flight’s ASM section is responsible for repairing any cracks or punctures on the B-1 and C-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman River Bruce)
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Fabrication: keeping aircraft in the fight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Hall, 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, cleans a B-1B Lancer part in preparation for an inspection at the NDI facility on Dyess Air Force Base, Jan. 29, 2018. Hall runs magnetic current through aircraft parts using a portable eddy-current creator, about the size of an electronic drill, to search for potential cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman River Bruce)
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Fabrication: keeping aircraft in the fight

Magnetic particles glow under a blacklight during an inspection conducted by 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection Airmen. NDI looks over the part with a blacklight to check for any clumps of magnetic particles, indicating a crack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman River Bruce)
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Fabrication: keeping aircraft in the fight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Gire, 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron corrosion specialist, inspects a B-1B Lancer’s main wheel’s paint job at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 29, 2018. The corrosion control section adds protective coating to protect the wheels from elements such as wind corrosion and rust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman River Bruce)
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Fabrication: keeping aircraft in the fight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Richard Cory, 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, crafts the end of a C-130J Super Hercules life support rack holder at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 29, 2018. Loadmasters assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing use these racks to strap down and hold gear during flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman River Bruce)
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Fabrication: keeping aircraft in the fight

A drill cuts into a C-130J Super Hercules life support rack holder at the 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron’s aircraft metal technology facility at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 29, 2018. The drill is operated on X and Y axis’ to make accurate cuts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman River Bruce)
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