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7 EMS performs first on-aircraft cold spray repair on B-1B Lancer

Marc Gilbert, Engineering and Software System Solutions, Inc. mechanical technician, left, and Ryan Kayton, ES3 mechanical technician, right, move equipment to begin a cold spray repair at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 20, 2026. The repair marked the first time the technique was performed at Dyess while the component remained installed on a B-1B Lancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class William Neal
VIRIN: 260220-F-VN117-1206.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

1600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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