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DAOF Receives First of Three New 50,000 Gallon Fuel Tanks
06.16.10
 
Portable crane arrives at the DAOF to unload the fuel tank A large crane arrives at the DAOF to unload a new 50,000-gallon fuel tank on June 11, 2011. (Photo courtesy of Ralph Anton)

First of three 50,000 gallon portable fuel tanks arrive at the DAOF. The first of three 50,000-gallon portable fuel tanks arrive at the DAOF. (Photo courtesy of Ralph Anton)

Crane prepares to unload delivered tank. The crane prepares to unload tank. These three tanks replace eight 6,000-gallon leased tanks. (Photo courtesy of Ralph Anton)

Crane unloads tank from semi-truck.  Positions tank on the DAOF aircraft fuel pad. The crane operator unloads tank from semi-truck, with NASA safety personnel on hand. The crane operator positions the tank on the DAOF aircraft fuel pad. (Photo courtesy of Ralph Anton)

DAOF's new portable generator The portable generator that provides power for the portable tanks arrives at DAOF. (Photo courtesy of Ralph Anton)