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    A military pilot in full flight gear conducts a pre-flight walkaround inspection of a fighter aircraft, likely an F-16 Fighting Falcon, inside a hardened aircraft shelter or hangar. The pilot is leaning forward to closely examine the underside or landing gear area of the aircraft. The setting appears to be an active military air base.

    SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, GERMANY

    08.08.2014

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee 

    52nd Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Blevins, a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot from the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, loads his gear into a pod Aug. 8, 2014, before flying to a training event with the Hellenic air force in Souda Bay, Greece, Aug. 11-23. These types of training events aim to build relationships and capabilities of NATO allies.

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    Date Taken: 08.08.2014
    Date Posted: 08.12.2014 07:12
    Photo ID: 1498019
    VIRIN: 140808-F-JZ627-085
    Resolution: 4347x3105
    Size: 2.98 MB
    Location: SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, DE
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