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    Red versus Blue [Image 1 of 7]

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    Two U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter jets are flying in formation above a cloud layer, photographed from what appears to be a tanker or accompanying aircraft. The nearest aircraft displays 'LN' tail codes, indicating assignment to the 48th Fighter Wing based at RAF Lakenheath, UK. The image is taken against a bright sky with visible lens flare from direct sunlight.

    ORLAND, SøR-TRøNDELAG, NORWAY

    09.20.2013

    Photo by 1st Lt. Christopher Mesnard 

    100th Air Refueling Wing   

    Two F-15C Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing prepare to return to their simulated air combat portion of the Arctic Challenge exercise Sept. 20, 2013, over Norway. Six nations participated in the exercise to boost interoperability between NATO, the U.S., the U.K. and members of the Nordic Defense Cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Christopher Mesnard/Released)

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    Date Taken: 09.20.2013
    Date Posted: 09.25.2013 04:08
    Photo ID: 1025456
    VIRIN: 130920-F-DT859-050
    Resolution: 2990x2136
    Size: 1.54 MB
    Location: ORLAND, SøR-TRøNDELAG, NO
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    Two U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter jets are flying in formation above a cloud layer, photographed from what appears to be a tanker or accompanying aircraft. The nearest aircraft displays 'LN' tail codes, indicating assignment to the 48th Fighter Wing based at RAF Lakenheath, UK. The image is taken against a bright sky with visible lens flare from direct sunlight.
    A close-up aerial photograph taken from above showing a military jet fighter cockpit with a pilot seated inside wearing a flight helmet and oxygen mask. The image appears to be taken from a tanker aircraft during an aerial refueling operation, given the proximity and angle. The two-seat cockpit canopy is clearly visible with the pilot in the front seat and an empty or occupied rear seat area.
    A Swedish Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet with tail number 285 is photographed in flight above a cloud layer. The aircraft is approaching a refueling drogue basket extended from a tanker aircraft, indicating an aerial refueling operation in progress. The aircraft is painted in standard gray livery and carries external stores including fuel tanks and what appear to be missiles.
    A military fighter jet, identifiable as an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is photographed from above during aerial refueling, as indicated by the extended refueling probe visible at the nose. The aircraft is captured in a top-down perspective against a backdrop of clouds and what appears to be a body of water or terrain far below. The image is taken from a tanker aircraft, likely a KC-135 or similar refueling platform.
    A military jet fighter aircraft is photographed in flight above a cloud layer, captured from a slightly elevated forward angle. The aircraft appears to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, identifiable by its twin vertical stabilizers and characteristic twin-engine configuration. The aircraft is carrying external stores including missiles and fuel tanks under its wings.
    An aerial photograph taken from a tanker aircraft showing a fighter jet in close proximity, likely during an air-to-air refueling operation. The fighter aircraft, identifiable by its delta-canard wing configuration consistent with a Saab JAS 39 Gripen, is photographed from above and slightly forward. Clouds and what appears to be a snow-covered or icy landscape are visible far below.
    A military fighter jet is photographed from above and slightly forward, likely from a tanker aircraft during an aerial refueling operation. The aircraft is flying over a cloud-covered landscape, with the pilot visible through the canopy. The image is taken at high altitude with excellent lighting conditions.

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