Linda Orefice, a technician, paints a static C-141 Starlifter at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 2, 2022. Cleaning the aircraft prevents corrosion, mechanical stress, dust, pollution, excessive heat and humidity, and damage to the aircraft from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet and infrared light.

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Size: 3537px × 5316px
Photo credit: © NB/IA / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: aetc, afb, aircraft, altus, historic, plane, restoration, static