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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Walters uses a magnetic particle machine to magnetize aircraft parts in order to detect defects under florescent lighting at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on Nov. 18, 2004. Walters is a non-destructive inspector assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron. Non-destructive inspectors perform critical inspections on aircraft parts and make recommendations to other maintenance personnel.

Airman 1st Class Michael Walters uses a magnetic particle machine.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Walters uses a magnetic particle machine to magnetize aircraft parts in order to detect defects under florescent lighting at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on Nov. 18, 2004. Walters is a non-destructive inspector assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron. Non-destructive inspectors perform critical inspections on aircraft parts and make recommendations to other maintenance personnel.

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