492nd FS aircraft certify Ämari barrier arresting kit [Image 6 of 9]

ESTONIA

03.17.2021

Photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Roth 

48th Fighter Wing

Airmen assigned to the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron release the cable from the tailhook of a 492nd Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle during a Barrier Arresting Kit certification at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 17, 2021. During the test, the tailhook or arresting hook is dropped from the back of the F-15 as it fast taxis down the runway and catches the cable, which acts as a braking system to safely slow the aircraft during an emergency that would prevent the aircraft from performing a standard landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

• Date Taken: 03.17.2021
• Date Posted: 03.20.2021 18:12
• Photo ID: 6564881
• VIRIN: 210317-F-PW483-0053
• Resolution: 7360x4912
• Size: 16.58 MB
• Location: EE