# @usairforce on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DIeSiVMsitW
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/29469226-usairforce-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/605d28f91f.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-04-15T16:05:10.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** U.S. Air Force (@usairforce) — https://gondola.cc/usairforce

## Caption

✈️ Shining a light on issues 🔦

An Air Force nondestructive inspection specialist checks a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft part for potential defects at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This inspection helps detect problems early, protecting the pilots, aircrew & aircraft.

📸 by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce

@22arw #USAF #Aircraft #Maintenance #UVLight #KC135 #Stratotanker #MilitaryPhotography

## Stats

- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 9,137
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 41

## Tags

stratotanker, militaryphotography, maintenance, kc135, usaf, uvlight, aircraft

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