Metals techs fabricate mission success

A member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals unit uses a plasma cutter to cut a piece of metal for a future fabrication project at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 25. Metals technicians assist units across RAF Lakenheath repairing aircraft equipment on a regular basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

Metals techs fabricate mission success

A member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals unit welds two pieces of metal together during a training session at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 25. The metals technology shop creates tools uniquely sized for the 48th Fighter Wing’s aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

Metals techs fabricate mission success

A member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals unit uses a torch to treat the metal for a future fabrication project at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 25. Metals technicians combine on-aircraft work and in-shop fabrication in order to contribute to the 48th Fighter Wing’s mission by maintaining mulit-million dollar aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

Metals techs fabricate mission success

A member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals unit checks for structural deficiencies on an F-15 nose tire rim at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 25. Metals technicians combine on-aircraft work and in-shop fabrication in order to contribute to the 48th Fighter Wing’s mission by maintaining mulit-million dollar aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

Metals techs fabricate mission success

A member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals unit conducts a spark test to identify a specific metal type at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 25. The metals technology shop creates tools uniquely sized for the 48th Fighter Wing’s aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

Metals techs fabricate mission success

A member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals unit checks an aircraft component for structural deficiencies at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 25. The fabrication work completed by the metals technology technicians combines both machining and welding. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

Metals techs fabricate mission success

Published Jan. 26, 2018
By Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez
48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- A member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals unit uses a plasma cutter to cut a piece of metal for a future fabrication project at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 25. Metals technicians assist units across RAF Lakenheath repairing aircraft equipment on a regular basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)