Letter checks keep HC-130J aircraft combat rescue ready

A 920th Rescue Wing HC-130J Combat King II aircraft is docked in a hangar during a letter check B inspection at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Aug. 20, 2025. A letter check is a scheduled inspection where maintainers tow the aircraft into a hangar, remove panels, examine critical systems, and repair or replace components before returning it to the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir
VIRIN: 250820-F-UG813-1004.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

640

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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