Pilots of a KC-10, from the 78th Air Refueling Squadron, 514th Air Mobility Wing, experience a phenomenon called St. Elmo fire while flying threw a thundercloud overseas. St. Elmo's fire occurs when the electric field around the aircraft causes ionization of the air molecules, producing a glow, and sparks, easily visible in low-light conditions (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian Kelly/released)
Date Taken: | 03.22.2017 |
Date Posted: | 03.31.2017 10:13 |
Photo ID: | 3275808 |
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