Photographers Narrative

Deepwater Horizon was the worst oil spill ever to occur in history.  As a result the Department of Defense’s only large area fixed wing aerial spray unit was called into service to assist with the cleanup effort.  I always try to show the relationship between man and machine.  This photo is an example of doing that and leaving the viewer guessing.  What is he doing?  Do they have to wind the airplanes up these days?  The 910th Airlift Wing was responsible for delivering oil dispersing chemicals over the Gulf of Mexico to help control the massive oil spill.  As aircrews finished spraying during the day, Air Force Senior Airman Justin Johnson from the 910th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Youngstown-Warren Air Reserve Station, Ohio, stayed behind to ensure that the C-130s were properly shut down and ready for the next day’s missions.  Airman Johnson’s attention to detail ensured the aircraft were ready.