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    A military E-3 Sentry AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) aircraft is captured during takeoff or landing on a desert airstrip. The aircraft is identifiable by its distinctive rotating radar dome (rotodome) mounted above the fuselage and four turbofan engines. The arid desert landscape, mountain range in the background, and urban sprawl suggest a location consistent with a southwestern U.S. military installation, possibly Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas, Nevada.

    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, UNITED STATES

    01.28.2014

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler 

    Nellis Air Force Base

    A Royal Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the VIII Squadron at RAF Station Waddington, United Kingdom, takes off during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The E-3 Sentry provides situational awareness of friendly, neutral and hostile activity, command and control of an area of responsibility, battle management of theater forces, all-altitude and all-weather surveillance of the battle space, and early warning of enemy during joint, allied and coalition operations. Red Flag 14-1 is an air-to-air combat training exercise designed to increase combat effectiveness and has expanded to incorporate all spectrum of warfare including command and control, real-time intelligence, analysis and exploitation and electronic warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)

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    Date Taken: 01.28.2014
    Date Posted: 01.29.2014 16:28
    Photo ID: 1157876
    VIRIN: 140128-F-AT963-022
    Resolution: 3552x2537
    Size: 974.18 KB
    Location: NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, US
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    A military E-3 Sentry AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) aircraft is captured during takeoff or landing on a desert airstrip. The aircraft is identifiable by its distinctive rotating radar dome (rotodome) mounted above the fuselage and four turbofan engines. The arid desert landscape, mountain range in the background, and urban sprawl suggest a location consistent with a southwestern U.S. military installation, possibly Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas, Nevada.
    A Royal Air Force Panavia Tornado GR4 jet aircraft is captured during takeoff or low-level flight over a military airbase runway. The aircraft bears the tail code '026' and 'XV' squadron markings, along with RAF roundels and what appears to be underwing stores/weapons. The background shows desert terrain with mountains, suggesting a location consistent with a US desert air base such as Nellis AFB, Nevada.
    An F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight over a military airbase runway. The aircraft is in a nose-up attitude, indicating an active climb. In the background, multiple parked aircraft, base infrastructure, floodlight towers, and a mountain range are visible.
    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft is captured during takeoff or landing on a desert airstrip. The aircraft bears 'U.S. AIR FORCE' markings and an American flag on the tail fin, with an AMC (Air Mobility Command) designation visible. The arid, mountainous terrain in the background is consistent with a southwestern U.S. desert environment, likely Nevada or a similar region.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight against a backdrop of arid desert mountains. The aircraft belongs to the 64th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS) based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, identifiable by the 'WA' tail code and distinctive black-and-gray camouflage scheme. The motion blur on the background indicates high speed and was likely captured with a panning technique.
    A U.S. Marines EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight over an arid desert airfield. The aircraft bears Bureau Number 161885 and modex '09', with tail code 'RM' indicating assignment to a Marine squadron. The rugged, rocky desert mountains in the background suggest the location is likely Nellis Air Force Base or a similar Nevada/Southwest desert installation.
    Two military jet fighters are captured in flight against a clear blue sky. Both aircraft have their landing gear deployed, suggesting they are either taking off or preparing to land. The aircraft bear roundel markings consistent with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and appear to be F/A-18 Hornet variants.
    A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter jet is captured in flight against an overcast gray sky. The aircraft displays tail code 'MO' and serial number 'AF 90 239', indicating it belongs to the Missouri Air National Guard or a Missouri-based unit. Both afterburners appear to be engaged, visible as glowing engine nozzles at the rear of the aircraft.

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