307th Bomb Wing

47th Fighter Squadron pilots train for water survival

BARKSDALE AFB La. -- Life Support technicians, Tech. Sgt. Steven Shockley and Master Sgt. Phil Thomas, hold the canopy in place for the aircrew. This station is used to train aircrew on correct escape procedures if caught under a downed canopy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andre Menard) (released)

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Aircrew gain knowledge during water survival training

BARKSDALE AFB La -- Officer Candidate Selectee Staff Sgt. Gant Petty assists Maj. Michael Schultz with connecting the parachute release lanyard to harness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andre Menard) (released)

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Aircrew gain knowledge during water survival training

BARKSDALE AFB La -- Life Support Technician Master Sgt. Roland Beard assists a 47th pilot with the proper fit of his torso harness before sending him through the various training stations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andre Menard) (released)

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Life Support Technician trains aircrew is water survival

BARKSDALE AFB La -- 917th Wing Aircrew listen as Life Support Technician Master Sgt. Roland Beard discussed the various components included in the ACES II Survival kit. Aircrew are required to attend Water Survival Training every three years. This year's training was held at Cypress Lake in Benton, La. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andre Menard) (released)

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Water Survival Training for A-10 Pilots

Published July 30, 2008