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    Raptors refuel prior to strike operations in Syria [Image 7 of 7]

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    A night aerial refueling operation is captured from above, showing a stealth fighter aircraft (likely an F-22 Raptor or F-35) receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft via a boom refueling system. The image is taken from the perspective of the tanker looking down at the receiver aircraft, with city lights visible far below on the ground. Navigation lights (green on left wing, red on right wing) are clearly visible on the receiver aircraft.

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    09.27.2014

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Russell Scalf 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    An U.S Air Force KC-10 Extender refuels an F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft prior to strike operations in Syria, Sept. 26, 2014. These aircraft were part of a strike package that was engaging ISIL targets in Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russ Scalf)

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    Date Taken: 09.27.2014
    Date Posted: 09.29.2014 02:45
    Photo ID: 1571577
    VIRIN: 140927-F-ML224-057
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 7.48 MB
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    A nighttime aerial refueling operation is captured from above, showing a fighter aircraft connected to a tanker aircraft via a refueling boom. The receiver aircraft displays standard navigation lights — green on the left wingtip and red on the right wingtip. The image is taken from the tanker's boom operator perspective looking down at the receiver aircraft.
    A night aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft looking down at a stealth fighter jet. The receiver aircraft, identifiable by its delta-wing planform and twin-tail configuration consistent with an F-22 Raptor, is connected to the refueling boom. Navigation lights (green on port wingtip, red on starboard wingtip) and a refueling receptacle light are visible on the receiver aircraft.
    A military fighter aircraft is photographed from above and behind during a nighttime aerial refueling operation. The aircraft displays standard navigation lights — green on the left wingtip, red on the right wingtip — along with a white refueling receptacle light on the fuselage spine. City lights are faintly visible on the ground far below.
    A night aerial refueling operation captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft looking down at a fighter jet receiving fuel via a boom refueling system. The receiver aircraft, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon silhouette, is connected to the refueling boom with city lights visible far below. The image was taken at altitude during nighttime conditions with urban light patterns illuminating the ground beneath.
    A military fighter jet is captured from above during a nighttime aerial refueling operation. The image is taken from the perspective of the tanker aircraft looking down at the receiver jet, with a refueling boom connected to the fighter's receptacle. City lights are visible far below, illuminating the ground in a bokeh pattern of teal, orange, and white points of light.
    A nighttime aerial refueling operation is captured from above, showing a fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft (consistent with an F-22 Raptor) receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft via a boom refueling system. The image is taken from the tanker's boom operator perspective looking down at the receiver aircraft. City lights are visible far below on the ground, indicating high-altitude flight.
    A night aerial refueling operation is captured from above, showing a stealth fighter aircraft (likely an F-22 Raptor or F-35) receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft via a boom refueling system. The image is taken from the perspective of the tanker looking down at the receiver aircraft, with city lights visible far below on the ground. Navigation lights (green on left wing, red on right wing) are clearly visible on the receiver aircraft.

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