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The Weapons Loading Demonstration
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(all photos by SrA Angela Malek, except as noted)
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Toting a 200 lb AIM-9
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Getting close to the F15 (photo by Robin Hansen)
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TSgt Ghigliotty explains the loading procedures
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Loading a 400lb AIM-120 AMRAAM
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1st Fighter veterans and friends anxious to see the new way of doing things
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Amn Adams rests after bench-pressing an AIM-9 up to the F-15's rail
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1st Fighter vets comparing notes
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Pete Bartos and John Deshettler (photo by Robin Hansen)
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Watching the show (photo by Robin Hansen)
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Closeup cockpit inspection
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MSgt Chester Snody discusses the missile systems with Smokey Vrilakas (above)
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TSgt B explains the finer points of F-15 weapons loading (left)
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A closer look at the 20mm ammo drum (right)
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