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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -Members of the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares to install the 275 ton air conditioning unit Mar. 14. The 509th CES hoisted the avionic simulator cooling unit into place with a 200-foot tall crane brought in specifically for this task. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Charles D. Larkin Sr.)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -Members of the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron awaits the thumbs up to move the 275 ton air conditioning unit Mar. 14. The 509th CES assessed risks involved with moving the enormous cooling unit and took appropriate measures to minimize errors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Charles D. Larkin Sr.)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -Members of the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron acquire a 200 foot tall crane to safely install a 275 ton air conditioning unit Mar. 14. The 509th CES hoisted the avionic simulator cooling unit into place without a hitch. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Charles D. Larkin Sr.)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -Members of the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron slowly swing the 275 ton air conditioning unit into position Mar. 14. The 509th CES vigilantly moved the air conditioner into position over a nine foot tall brick wall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Charles D. Larkin Sr.)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -Members of the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron stabilize a 275 ton air conditioning unit at middle position Mar. 14. The 509th CES hoisted the avionic simulator cooling unit into place using a 200-foot tall crane brought in specifically for this task. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Charles D. Larkin Sr.)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -Joel Harmon, contractor, operates this 210 ton crane to install a large air conditioning unit Mar. 14. Mr. Harmon hoisted the avionic simulator cooling unit into place with the 200-foot tall crane with no difficulties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Charles D. Larkin Sr.)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -Members of the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron position the 275 ton air conditioning unit for final placement Mar. 14. The 509th CES hoisted the avionic simulator cooling unit into place with a 200-foot tall crane over a nine foot brick wall without incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Charles D. Larkin Sr.)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -Dale Brown, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron makes final adjustments to the 275 ton air conditioning unit position Mar. 14. Mr. Brown helped install the avionic simulator cooling unit to complete the 200 plus man-hour and 200,000 dollar task. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Charles D. Larkin Sr.)

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Published March 17, 2008