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    Airstrikes in Syria [Image 9 of 13]

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    A military fighter jet, likely an F-15 or F/A-18, is photographed in flight during nighttime or dusk conditions. Two crew members are visible inside the tandem cockpit, illuminated by cockpit instrumentation and an external light source. The aircraft appears to be carrying air-to-air missiles on its wing pylons.

    NORTHERN IRAQ, IRAQ

    09.23.2014

    Photo by Senior Airman Matthew Bruch    

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over northern Iraq after conducting airstrikes in Syria, Sept. 23, 2014. These aircraft were part of a large coalition strike package that was the first to strike ISIL targets in Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Bruch/Released)

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    Date Taken: 09.23.2014
    Date Posted: 09.24.2014 13:57
    Photo ID: 1565196
    VIRIN: 140923-F-UL677-517
    Resolution: 4236x3016
    Size: 9.61 MB
    Location: NORTHERN IRAQ, IQ
    Web Views: 604
    Downloads: 87

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    A military pilot or aircrew member is seated in the cockpit of a large aircraft, photographed at night. The cockpit interior is illuminated by instrument panel lighting, revealing the crew member wearing a flight helmet with communications headset. The dramatic low-light photography captures the aircraft's nose section and windscreen against a dark sky.
    A nighttime aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's station of a tanker aircraft. A fighter jet, likely an F-15, is connected to the refueling boom extending from the tanker. The interior of the tanker is illuminated with red cockpit lighting, while navigation lights and aircraft lighting are visible in the dark sky.
    A nighttime aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft looking down at a fighter jet (likely an F-16) receiving fuel via a boom refueling system. The scene is very dark with the receiver aircraft illuminated by cockpit lighting and navigation lights. Text on the refueling boom references '907 ARW' and '137 ARW', indicating Air Refueling Wing units.
    A nighttime cockpit view of a large aircraft during takeoff or landing roll on an illuminated runway. Two crew members are visible in silhouette, with one pointing at instruments on the instrument panel. The cockpit is filled with a complex array of analog and digital instruments illuminated in red, green, amber, and blue lighting.
    A military aviator or flight crew member is seated in a dimly lit aircraft cockpit, wearing a flight helmet with communications headset. The individual is focused forward, with one hand on what appears to be a control or throttle. The scene is illuminated by low amber and blue instrument lighting, suggesting a nighttime or low-light flight operation.
    A military jet aircraft is photographed during a nighttime aerial refueling operation. The aircraft is illuminated by its own navigation and refueling lights against a completely dark background. A refueling boom or drogue from a tanker aircraft is visible in the upper portion of the frame.
    A nighttime aerial photograph taken from or alongside a military helicopter in flight over an illuminated urban area. At least one crew member wearing a helmet is visible in the cockpit, lit by green instrument lighting. The aircraft fuselage bears a visible serial number '91312'.
    A night aerial refueling operation showing a two-seat fighter jet (likely an F-15D or F-15E) receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft marked '507 ARW' (Air Refueling Wing). Two crew members are visible in the cockpit under the illuminated canopy. The refueling boom is extended and connected near the receiver aircraft's refueling receptacle.
    A military fighter jet, likely an F-15 or F/A-18, is photographed in flight during nighttime or dusk conditions. Two crew members are visible inside the tandem cockpit, illuminated by cockpit instrumentation and an external light source. The aircraft appears to be carrying air-to-air missiles on its wing pylons.
    Two military jet aircraft are captured in silhouette against a twilight sky, with a gradient transitioning from deep blue at the top to orange near the horizon. The foreground aircraft is a twin-seat fighter jet, identifiable by its twin-tail configuration and tandem cockpit, consistent with an F-15E Strike Eagle. Navigation lights and engine glow are visible, suggesting the aircraft are in active flight during dusk or dawn conditions.
    Two military fighter jets are captured in silhouette flying at dusk or dawn, with visible afterburner exhaust flames glowing brightly against the twilight sky. The aircraft appear to be F-15 Eagles based on their distinctive twin-tail and twin-engine configuration. The dramatic lighting contrast between the dark silhouettes and the orange-blue gradient horizon creates a striking composition.
    A twin-engine fighter jet, consistent with an F-15 Eagle design, is captured in silhouette flying at altitude during twilight or dusk conditions. The aircraft's afterburners are visibly ignited, producing a bright blue-white exhaust flame trail. A crescent moon is faintly visible in the upper right portion of the deep blue sky.
    A military jet fighter is captured in silhouette against a deep blue twilight sky, with bright engine afterburner exhaust visible trailing behind the aircraft. The aircraft appears to be climbing or in level flight at dusk or dawn. Navigation lights are visible on the aircraft, including a red light on the tail fin.

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    KC-135
    Air Strike
    AFCENT
    Syria
    USAF
    Strike Eagle
    ISIS
    ISIL
    Islamic State
    Air Force
    F-15
    CENTCOM
    F-15E
    Stratotanker

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