By Senior Airman Christoper Quail, 436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs / Published February 22, 2021
A snow-covered C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, sits on the flight line at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 11, 2021. As snow fell, the base continued normal operations and prepared for additional winter weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
A snow-covered Tennessee Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flight line at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 11, 2021. As snow fell, the base continued normal operations and prepared for additional winter weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
A 436th Civil Engineer Squadron runway sweeper clears snow from the flight line at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 11, 2021. As snow fell, the base continued normal operations and prepared for additional snowfall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
A de-icing vehicle removes snow from the left wing of a transient C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, prior to departing Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 11, 2021. Because snow and ice can change the shape of an aircraft's wings and tail, the de-icing process is very important in ensuring a smooth and safe flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
A snow-covered Tennessee Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flight line at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 11, 2021. As snow fell, the base continued normal operations and prepared for additional snowfall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
A snow-covered C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, sits on the flight line at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 11, 2021. As snow fell, the base continued normal operations and prepared for additional snowfall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
Snow-covered C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft sit on the flight line at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 11, 2021. As snow fell, the base continued normal operations and prepared for additional snowfall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
An aircraft de-icing team marshals a de-icing vehicle at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 11, 2021. Because snow and ice can change the shape of an aircraft's wings and tail, the de-icing process is very important in ensuring a smooth and safe flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)