Cleaning the way to mission readiness

A 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief scrubs a 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March 13. All Liberty Wing F-15s are washed regularly to prevent corrosion and help keep the aircraft combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)

Cleaning the way to mission readiness

494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs prepare a 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle for a scheduled wash at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March 13. Preparations include taping and covering any sensitive areas to protect them from the cleaning solution and water during the wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)

Cleaning the way to mission readiness

A 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief scrubs a 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March 13. Crew chiefs and Airmen from several career fields wash all Liberty Wing F-15s to rid them of any sand, dirt, salt or other corrosive materials that may have accumulated during flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)

Cleaning the way to mission readiness

A 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief sprays water on a 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March 13. All Liberty Wing F-15s are washed regularly to keep them in top shape and able to provide worldwide responsive airpower and support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)

Cleaning the way to mission readiness

A 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief washes a 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March 13. After the aircraft is washed, the paint is inspected to make sure there are no areas that need to be touched up. The paint helps seal the metal and prevent corrosion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)

Cleaning the way to mission readiness

Published March 14, 2018
By Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel
48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs