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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Alfonso removes the gust locks from the tail of a MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft prior to a mission from Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Aug. 14, 2007. The locks secure the elevator trim tabs from moving in the wind. Alfonso is assigned to the 353rd Maintenance Squadron.

Senior Airman Christopher Alfonso removes the gust locks.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Alfonso removes the gust locks from the tail of a MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft prior to a mission from Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Aug. 14, 2007. The locks secure the elevator trim tabs from moving in the wind. Alfonso is assigned to the 353rd Maintenance Squadron.

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