Corrosion control's constant care

A 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Corrosion Control Section Airman uses a walk-in blaster to remove defective coating on a munitions trailer at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 20, 2018. Defective coatings must be removed before an asset can be repainted. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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Corrosion control's constant care

The 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Corrosion Control Section at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, helps maintain aircraft maintenance equipment. More than a dozen different agencies rely on the unit to preserve their assets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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Corrosion control's constant care

An F-15C is parked inside of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron corrosion control hangar at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 14, 2018. The 48th EMS corrosion control section is responsible for ensuring all Liberty Wing aircraft and associated equipment are corrosion free and painted. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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A 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Corrosion Control Section Airman manually touches up an F-15 nose landing gear wheel assembly at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 20, 2018. This is one step in the overhaul process to reinstate an item for mission service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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A 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Corrosion Control Section Airman uses a touchup paint pen at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 20, 2018. The pen is used to paint minor areas for F-15 nose landing gear wheel assemblies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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A 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Corrosion Control Section Airman applies radar tuning tape to an aircraft radome at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 20, 2018. An even thickness throughout the radome is required for an aircraft to provide a clear radar signature. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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A 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Corrosion Control Section Airman paints an F-15C at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 14, 2018. Aircraft are reviewed every 90 days to determine if repainting is needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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Corrosion control's constant care

Published Feb. 21, 2018
By Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield
48th Fighter Wing Public Affair