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    Vigilant Eagle 13 [Image 15 of 17]

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    A Russian military fighter jet, identifiable as a Sukhoi Su-27 or Su-30 variant, is photographed in flight above an overcast cloud layer. The aircraft bears the tactical number '33' on its fuselage and a red star insignia on the tail, indicating Russian Air Force affiliation. The photo appears to have been taken from another aircraft flying in close proximity.

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.27.2013

    Photo by Jason Robertson 

    1st Combat Camera Squadron         

    A Russian Federation Air Force Su-27 Sukhoi intercepts a simulated hijacked aircraft entering Russian airspace, Aug. 27, 2013 at Exercise Vigilant Eagle (VE) 13. This exercise is the 5th in a series of cooperative exercises that provide an opportunity for Russia, Canada, and United States military personnel to enhance their international partnership and to cooperatively detect, track, identify, and follow a hijacked aircraft as it proceeds across international boundaries.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2013
    Date Posted: 08.28.2013 13:33
    Photo ID: 1004635
    VIRIN: 130827-F-XT249-346
    Resolution: 3979x2648
    Size: 2.13 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US

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