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    New Jersey Air National Guard trains with Bulgarian air force at Thracian Star 2015 [Image 8 of 18]

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    A two-seat F-16 Fighting Falcon jet aircraft is shown on the ground with two pilots seated in the tandem cockpit. The aircraft bears 'New Jersey' markings on the tail, indicating it belongs to the New Jersey Air National Guard. Both pilots are in full flight gear including helmets and oxygen masks.

    GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR BASE, BULGARIA

    07.15.2015

    Photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Moseley  

    177th Fighter Wing - NJ Air National Guard

    Bulgarian air force MiG-29 pilot Capt. Ivan Dinkov looks left from the back seat of a U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon before his familiarization flight with a pilot from the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard during Thracian Star at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 15, 2015. Thracian Star is a bilateral training exercise to enhance interoperability with the Bulgarian air force and to bolster readiness to conduct combined air operations. Pilots from both countries benefit from familiarization flights in each other's fighter jets. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew J. Moseley/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.15.2015
    Date Posted: 07.19.2015 17:24
    Photo ID: 2075681
    VIRIN: 150715-Z-YH452-144
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 1.77 MB
    Location: GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR BASE, BG
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    A military pilot named Ivan Lalov, wearing an olive green flight suit with patches including a Bulgarian flag, poses smiling at an airbase. Fighter jets, likely F-16s, are visible on the tarmac in the background. The setting appears to be a NATO or allied air force base on a clear sunny day.
    Two F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighters are parked on a concrete flight line apron at a military air base. Both aircraft bear 'AC' tail codes and markings consistent with the New Jersey Air National Guard, with the foreground aircraft displaying tail number 043. The aircraft appear to be occupied by pilots and are equipped with external fuel tanks and munitions.
    A ground crew member wearing a headset is marshaling an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter on a military airfield tarmac. The aircraft is taxiing on the flight line with a pilot visible in the cockpit, while a second ground crew member is visible in the background. The scene appears to be a routine flight operations activity at a military air base under clear, sunny skies.
    A military pilot in full flight gear is climbing into or out of a fighter jet cockpit. The pilot is wearing an olive green flight suit, oxygen mask, and a helmet marked 'SP3', with a patch on the shoulder that appears to be a Lithuanian flag. The aircraft fuselage is clearly marked with 'DANGER EJECTION SEAT DANGER' warning labels.
    Two military personnel are examining cockpit instrumentation inside what appears to be a military jet aircraft. One individual is seated in the cockpit wearing a flight helmet, while the other, in US Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform), leans in to point at or adjust equipment. The interaction suggests a pre-flight briefing, equipment check, or familiarization procedure.
    A military pilot is seated in the open cockpit of a fighter aircraft, giving a thumbs-up gesture toward the camera. He is wearing a gray flight helmet with a visor, an oxygen mask hanging from his face, and an olive-green flight suit. The image appears to be taken on the ground or during pre-flight preparations.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is taxiing or landing on a runway surrounded by green grass and trees. The aircraft bears tail code 'AC' and serial number 'AF 87-388', indicating it belongs to the New Jersey Air National Guard. The aircraft is armed with visible air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions under its wings and fuselage.
    A two-seat F-16 Fighting Falcon jet aircraft is shown on the ground with two pilots seated in the tandem cockpit. The aircraft bears 'New Jersey' markings on the tail, indicating it belongs to the New Jersey Air National Guard. Both pilots are in full flight gear including helmets and oxygen masks.
    The image shows an F-16 Fighting Falcon two-seat variant (F-16D) on a flight line apron, marked with tail code 'AC' and serial number 'AF 87-388', belonging to the New Jersey Air National Guard. Two crew members are visible in the cockpit, suggesting the aircraft is preparing for or returning from a mission. At least one additional F-16 is visible in the background to the left.
    A military F-16 Fighting Falcon jet aircraft is parked on a tarmac with two ground crew personnel standing nearby. The cockpit is occupied by at least one pilot in flight gear. The scene appears to be a pre-flight or post-flight inspection at a military airbase.
    A gray MiG-29 fighter jet marked with the number '26' is taxiing on a runway apron at a military airbase. The aircraft displays a roundel on its tail consistent with the Bulgarian Air Force. Ground crew personnel are visible in the background near support vehicles and equipment.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight over a grass-lined runway. The aircraft bears tail code 'AC' and serial number '349', indicating it belongs to the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing. Mountains and scattered clouds are visible in the background.
    A military fighter jet is photographed in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft appears to be climbing or maneuvering, viewed from below at an angle that reveals its underside. The image was taken from a ground-level perspective, likely at or near an airshow or military installation.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet is captured in low-altitude flight, likely during takeoff or landing. The aircraft bears tail code 'AC' and serial number 'AF 87-388', indicating it belongs to the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing. The background features rolling hills, trees, and a hazy mountain range.
    A Bulgarian Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jet with tactical number '33' is taxiing or rolling on a grass-bordered runway. The aircraft displays the Bulgarian national roundel on its tail fin, featuring the white, green, and red concentric circles. The image was taken at low angle during what appears to be daylight operations at a military airbase.
    A twin-engine fighter jet, consistent with a MiG-29 Fulcrum design, is photographed head-on while taxiing on a runway. The aircraft's engines appear to be running, with visible heat distortion and exhaust flames visible beneath the fuselage. The image is taken at low light conditions, likely dusk or dawn, at what appears to be a military airbase.
    A military fighter jet, consistent with a MiG-29 design, is photographed head-on on a runway during what appears to be takeoff or taxi operations at dusk or dawn. The aircraft's landing light is illuminated, and heat shimmer or exhaust distortion is visible ahead of the aircraft on the runway surface. Hardened aircraft shelters (HAS) and tree lines are visible in the background.
    Two military pilots in olive green flight suits are shaking hands on an airfield tarmac, smiling at the camera. Both wear flight harnesses, name tags, and unit patches, suggesting a joint or bilateral military aviation exercise. A military aircraft and a hardened aircraft shelter (HAS) are visible in the background.

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