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The article examines the military airplane maintenance carried out by the Luftwaffe, Germany's former air force, at permanent air bases during World War II. The author describes repairs made to the Focke-Wulf Fw-190F fighter flown by German pilot Lieutenant Karl Stein on the Eastern Front. Aspects of maintenance discussed include engine lubrication, the installation of new spark plugs, and oil changes. The organizational structure of the Luftwaffe's maintenance program is detailed as well.

The article reports that the Approach Aviation has released a new pair of high-intensity, flexible LED units designed for cockpit illumination or aircraft maintenance. Designed and engineered in Germany, the LED Micro-Flex and LED Mega-Flex Lights feature small heads with strong, flexible necks, allowing them to be used for many specialized applications including cylinder illumination through spark plug holes. The LED Micro-Flex Light is 6 inches long and can be clipped to most surfaces. The LED Mega-Flex Light is 19 inches long and contains a lens-focused beam to provide clear, bright light in critical locations.