Fabrication flight: keeping falcons in the fight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin Romaca, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology apprentice, uses a mill to drill holes into an F-16CM Fighting Falcon flap mount at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 7, 2016. Airmen assigned to the 20th EMS metals technology lab inspected and measured the holes to ensure they meet safety standards before placement onto an F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Fabrication flight: keeping falcons in the fight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin Romaca, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology apprentice, uses a dial caliber to measure the distances between corresponding ends of an F-16CM Fighting Falcon flap mount at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 7, 2016. The dial caliber is utilized to conduct precise measurements of the flaps before any milling or reaming begins. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Fabrication flight: keeping falcons in the fight

A flap mount is prepared for transport from the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology lab at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 7, 2016. After the flap mount is milled and reamed, it is taken to the non-destructive equipment lab for more safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Fabrication flight: keeping falcons in the fight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Bruno, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, uses an Eddy current non-magnetic alloy, rotary hole fastener at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 7, 2016. The hole fastener checks for cracks and air gaps in equipment, and helps prevent further damage to materials used on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Fabrication flight: keeping falcons in the fight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Samudio, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, installs a flap mount on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 7, 2016. Airmen assigned to the 20th EMS aircraft structural maintenance flight work in conjunction with the metals technology lab and non-destructive equipment lab to ensure aircraft parts are safe for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Fabrication flight: keeping falcons in the fight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Samudio, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, prepares to walk off the wing of an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 7, 2016. Airmen assigned to the 20th EMS aircraft structural maintenance flight perform various installations and removal of F-16 parts to include flap mounts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Fabrication flight: keeping falcons in the fight

Published Sept. 7, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin Romaca, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology apprentice, uses a mill to drill holes into an F-16CM Fighting Falcon flap mount at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 7, 2016. Airmen assigned to the 20th EMS metals technology lab inspected and measured the holes to ensure they meet safety standards before placement onto an F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)