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    A large multi-national military aerial formation is flying over open ocean in clear daylight conditions. The formation includes a mix of aircraft types, most prominently a large strategic bomber flanked by various fighter jets. The aircraft are arranged in a loose echelon/diagonal formation suggesting a coordinated joint exercise or demonstration flight.

    ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM

    02.17.2015

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    A B-52G bomber leads a formation of fighters from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, United States Air Force, United States Navy and Royal Australian Air Force for a formation flypast during Exercise Cope North Guam 2015. Cope North is an annual air combat tactics, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise designed to increase the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Cpl. David Gibbs/Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.17.2015
    Date Posted: 02.19.2015 20:56
    Photo ID: 1777564
    VIRIN: 150217-O-ZZ999-240-AU
    Resolution: 3600x2400
    Size: 1.31 MB
    Location: ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GU
    Web Views: 180
    Downloads: 46

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