A rendering of a twin float amphibious modification to an MC-130J Commando II is shown here. Air Force Special Operations Command and private sector counterparts are currently developing a Removable Amphibious Float Modification (RAFM) for the MC-130J, allowing aircraft to take off and land in bodies of water and conduct runway independent operations. (Courtesy photo)

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T-56 Centralized Repair Facility

Tom Schilling, a Contract Field Team member, gathers the proper tools to complete the assembly of a refurbished engine, Dec. 29, 2020, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The facility produces all C-130H Hercules T-56 3.5 modified engine and 54H60-117 propeller overhauls for Air Force Reserve Command and various Air National Guard units. The average overhaul cost for a T-56 engine here is approximately $800,000 as compared to $1.5 million per engine from the commercial repair facility. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Maj. Ashley Walker)

PHOTO BY: Maj. Ashley Walker
VIRIN: 201229-F-XD998-0004.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/60

ISO

3200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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