A small dent in an F-16 Fighting Falcon rotor blade, Sept. 5, 2017.  Even a such a seemingly small level of damage needs to be diligently repaired to ensure the safety of the pilot and continuation of counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan.  A turbine fan repair would normally involve shipping the engine to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, but the team was qualified to make the repairs in theater.
<dl><dd>Unit: 455th Air Expeditionary Wing</dd>
<dd>DVIDS Tags: Bagram Airfield; Engine; Mountain; Desert; Mechanic; Hangar; Avionics; Technician; Turbine; FIx; Propulsion; Maintainer; Aircraft; Afghanistan; Maintenance; 455; 455th; Blade; Fan; Craftsman; Spin; File</dd></dl>
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Crawley
Taken on 5 September 2017
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