Misawa Air Base

Bird Cannons

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Master Sgt. John Cernucan, noncommissioned officer in charge of flight safety, examines two bird cannons on the flightline April 23, 2008. The cannons are used to scare away birds that could otherwise cause damage to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Barnett)

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Bird Cannons

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Marty Schoenheiter, customs communications expert, and Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride, 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, watch Master Sgt. John Cernucan, noncommissioned officer in charge of flight safety, inspect a bird cannon on the flightline April 23, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Barnett)

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Bird Cannons

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A series of bird cannons are stored behind building 998, replaced by more advanced models as part of Scare Wars, a remote cannon/computer system from the Reed-Joseph company. The new models are placed strategically around the flightline to keep the area clear of birds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Barnett)

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Scare Wars keep birds in flight

Published April 24, 2008