Robins AFB remote control aircraft tug creates safer work environment

Remote controlled tugs are being used to move F-15 Eagles around the flight line and through hangars at Robins Air Force Base.

F-15 aircraft maintenance workers with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) have 10 TowFLEXX 5.4 (TF-5), low profile aircraft tugs to move the aircraft around hangars where traditional tugs can't maneuver.

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