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This 66-inch reel holds the nylon tape which is attached to the steel cable an aircraft's tailhook would grab in the event of an emergency and is one part of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system. The BAK-12s on the flightline of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are designed to bring out-of-control aircraft to a safe stop with minimal damage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kyle Johnson)
| Date Taken: | 06.17.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 06.30.2015 15:59 |
| Photo ID: | 2038277 |
| VIRIN: | 150617-F-LQ965-048 |
| Resolution: | 7360x4912 |
| Size: | 2.23 MB |
| Location: | JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US |
| Web Views: | 39 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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