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    VMFAT-501, VMGR-252 conduct aerial refueling [Image 4 of 6]

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    A dark-colored F-35B stealth fighter jet is captured in flight during an aerial refueling operation, with a refueling drogue basket visible extending from the left side of the frame. The aircraft bears U.S. Marine Corps markings, including the number '00' and squadron insignia. The photo is taken at altitude with a patchwork landscape and partly cloudy sky visible below.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    10.30.2014

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    A naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, flying an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, connects with a refueling hose behind a KC-130J Super Hercules during aerial refueling training over Florida with support Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Oct. 30, 2014. VMFAT-501 is the Corps’ only active training squadron for the F-35B, which will provide a multi-role, fifth-generation fighter attack capability for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. VMFAT-501 is based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., and VMGR-252 is based at MCAS Cherry Point.

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    Date Taken: 10.30.2014
    Date Posted: 11.07.2014 13:22
    Photo ID: 1647820
    VIRIN: 141029-M-RH401-182
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 1.36 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 168
    Downloads: 60

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    An aerial photograph taken from above showing a U.S. Marines F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet in flight. The aircraft is photographed from a top-down perspective, likely from a refueling tanker aircraft, with a patchwork of agricultural fields, forests, and roads visible far below. The word 'MARINES' is clearly visible on the left wing of the aircraft.
    A front-facing aerial photograph of an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet in flight. The aircraft is captured at close range, likely from a tanker or chase aircraft, showing its distinctive angular stealth geometry and single-seat cockpit with a pilot visible inside. The terrain below appears to be agricultural or rural landscape viewed from high altitude.
    Two fifth-generation stealth fighter jets are photographed in formation flight from a head-on aerial perspective, likely taken from a chase aircraft or tanker. Both aircraft are flying over a patchwork of agricultural fields and terrain visible far below. The image captures the distinctive delta-wing and angular stealth design characteristic of the F-35 Lightning II.
    A dark-colored F-35B stealth fighter jet is captured in flight during an aerial refueling operation, with a refueling drogue basket visible extending from the left side of the frame. The aircraft bears U.S. Marine Corps markings, including the number '00' and squadron insignia. The photo is taken at altitude with a patchwork landscape and partly cloudy sky visible below.
    A military aviator or aircrew member is photographed in profile inside what appears to be a large military aircraft. The person is wearing a flight helmet decorated with a Chicago Bears NFL team logo, along with a reflective visor and oxygen mask microphone. Notably, a fighter jet is visible in the reflection of the visor, suggesting the aircraft is being escorted or flying in formation.
    Two stealth fighter jets, identifiable as F-35 Lightning II aircraft, are photographed in flight at high altitude over a patchwork of agricultural fields and rural terrain. The foreground aircraft is captured in close detail showing its distinctive stealth airframe design, while a second aircraft flies in formation behind and to the left. Both aircraft are producing visible condensation trails from their wingtips.

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