Cannibalized no more
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Fontaine, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit cannibalization manager from Erie, Pa., chooses a tool before performing maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft Oct. 22, 2013. After a cannibalization rebuild, the aircraft will undergo an operational check flight before being cleared for operational use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)