Airman 1st Class Robert Thomson, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, washes the tail of a C-130J Super Hercules April 20 on Ramstein. While washing the aircraft, safety is the number one concern for anyone participating in the washing — they are required to wear full-body protective gear.
Two Airmen from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assess a C-130J Super Hercules before washing it. All C-130Js at Ramstein are washed regularly for corrosion prevention and control. Keeping major structural components clean helps improve the life span of aircraft, thus keeping them operational longer.
An Airman from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron rinses a wing of a C-130J Super Hercules with water. Aircraft washing is a vital part of the mission, and if C-130Js are not washed regularly, they can begin to corrode and cause damage yielding it unsafe to operate. As Airmen perform washing procedures, safety is paramount.
Airman 1st Class Robert Thomson, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, washes the tail of a C-130J Super Hercules.
An Airman from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron fills a bucket with soap before washing a C-130J Super Hercules.
An Airman from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron washes the side of a C-130J Super Hercules.
Staff Sgt. Nathan Baker, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulics craftsman, washes the nose of a C-130J Super Hercules.
An Airman from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron washes the underside of a C-130J Super Hercules.
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