Maintainers go through phases

A 48th Maintenance Group Airman examines the inner workings of an F-15E Strike Eagle for discrepancies during a phase inspection at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 20, 2019. After every 400 flying hours, F-15s undergo a nine-day-long inspection conducted by Airmen from several squadrons within the 48th MXG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ronda Smith)

Maintainers go through phases

A 48th Maintenance Group Airman works on an F-15E Strike Eagle during a phase inspection at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 20, 2019. Various parts of the F-15 are regularly inspected for discrepancies, big and small, ensuring the aircraft can perform as good as new. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ronda Smith)

Maintainers go through phases

48th Maintenance Group Airmen disassemble and reassemble an F-15E Strike Eagle during a phase inspection at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 20, 2019. The aircraft is completely broken down while each component is examined and then rebuilt after any issues have been repaired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ronda Smith)

Maintainers go through phases

A 48th Maintenance Group Airman searches through a toolbox during a phase inspection of an F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 20, 2019. After every 400 flying hours, F-15s undergo a nine-day-long inspection conducted by Airmen from several squadrons within the 48th MXG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

Maintainers go through phases

A 48th Maintenance Group Airman works on an F-15E Strike Eagle during a phase inspection at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 20, 2019. 48th Fighter Wing Airmen regularly inspect F-15s for discrepancies, big and small, ensuring the aircraft can perform as good as new. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

Maintainers go through phases

Published June 20, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Ronda Smith
48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs