Coalition forces arrest Phantom

A Turkish air force F-4 Phantom waits at the end of the runway after catching the barrier on a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system during an annual test Feb. 24, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Aircraft arresting systems are used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft as it lands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

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Coalition forces arrest Phantom

Hakan Erdal, 39th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, inspects the cables after a BAK-12 aircraft arresting barrier system test Feb. 24, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Aircraft arresting systems are used for landing aircraft on short runways, emergencies involving brake failure, steering problems or other situations where aircraft cannot use the full length of the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

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Coalition forces arrest Phantom

Turkish air force pilots taxi down the runway in an F-4 Phantom, before testing the BAK-12 aircraft arresting barrier system Feb. 24, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The BAK-12 system is a permanent arresting system installed in sheds alongside the runway and is used to bring aircraft to a safe stop when the aircraft is unable to stop on its own. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

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Coalition forces arrest Phantom

A Turkish air force F-4 Phantom drops its tail hook to catch the barrier on a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system during an annual test Feb. 24, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The U.S. Air Force has mandated aircraft arresting systems like the BAK-12 to all airfields supporting fighter and training aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

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Coalition forces arrest Phantom

A Turkish pilot’s helmet rests on the ground before being used for the BAK-12 aircraft arresting barrier system test Feb. 24, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Annual tests such as this are an example of Turkish and U.S. Air Force partnership that ensures mission readiness at Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

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Airmen assigned to the 39th Operations Squadron and the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron inspect the integrity of cables on a BAK-12 aircraft arresting barrier system Feb. 24, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The annual test is just one example of how Turkish air force and U.S. Air Force service members partner together to ensure mission readiness at Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

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Coalition forces arrest Phantom

Published Feb. 26, 2014
By Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Turkish and U.S. Air Force service members came together to test the BAK-12 aircraft arresting barrier system Feb. 24, here.

With the help of Airmen assigned to the 39th Air Base Wing and Turkish air force service members, Turkish air force pilots sent two F-4 Phantoms down the runway at landing speed to test the integrity of the barrier system.

The aircraft arresting barriers are tested anually at Incirlik AB to ensure that the system is fully operational. Reasons arresting barriers may be used include, emergencies involving brake failure, steering problems or if an aircraft cannot safely use the full length of the runway.

The annual test is just one example of how Turkish air force and U.S. Air Force service members partner together to ensure mission readiness at Incirlik AB.