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E-2, F-15, F/A-18 made barrier arrested landing during Cope North 21

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The two Barrier Arresting Kits (BAK-12) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam were replaced on Apr. 26. In the new releases on May 3 from the 36th Wing Public Affairs, Master Sgt. Robert Smith from the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron said the BAK-12 was used to catch a E-2, F-15 and F/A-18 during exercise Cope North 21 in February.

The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron removes the old Barrier Arresting Kit from the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)

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F-22 #05-4085 is back flying again after landing gear mishap

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F-22 #05-4085 made its first flight in more than a year on Apr. 9 after maintainers restored the aircraft following a landing gear failure mishap in January 2020.

Air Combat Command security officials investigate an F-22 aircraft mishap Jan. 16, 2020, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. (Courtesy photo)

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