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    US Marines fuel Spanish fighters mid-flight [Image 5 of 5]

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    The photograph is taken from the open rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft, looking out at three fighter jets flying in formation behind it. The jets are flying at high altitude over a vast, arid landscape with scattered terrain features visible far below. The image captures a military aerial formation exercise or escort mission.

    MORóN AIR BASE, SPAIN

    08.13.2015

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    Three Eurofighter Typhoons with the Spanish Air Force escort a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules during an aerial refueling mission, Aug. 13, in Spain. Bilateral exercises such as this one are how Spain and the U.S. foster one of the closest defense partnerships around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.13.2015
    Date Posted: 08.31.2015 05:10
    Photo ID: 2151074
    VIRIN: 150813-M-QL632-006
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 1.98 MB
    Location: MORóN AIR BASE, ES
    Web Views: 502
    Downloads: 55

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    A group of military personnel in flight suits are gathered around an oval conference table in what appears to be a briefing room. The individuals are wearing olive green flight suits with patches, while two personnel on the left wear tan/khaki uniforms. Documents and materials are spread across the table, suggesting an operational or mission briefing is taking place.
    Two military aircrew members are seated in the cockpit of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, flying at altitude over arid terrain. The cockpit features multiple illuminated green digital displays and instrument panels. The view through the large wraparound windows shows a vast landscape below under daylight conditions.
    Two Eurofighter Typhoon jet fighters are photographed from the open ramp of a tanker aircraft during an aerial refueling operation. The closer aircraft, marked '11-15' with a Spanish Air Force roundel, appears to be connected to a refueling drogue/probe extending from the tanker. A second Typhoon flies in formation at a greater distance.
    A close-up aerial photograph of a military jet fighter, identifiable as a Eurofighter Typhoon, engaged in an aerial refueling operation. The aircraft bears the tail code '11-11' and is connected to a refueling drogue/basket via a probe extending from its nose. The image is taken in flight against a blue sky with scattered clouds.
    The photograph is taken from the open rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft, looking out at three fighter jets flying in formation behind it. The jets are flying at high altitude over a vast, arid landscape with scattered terrain features visible far below. The image captures a military aerial formation exercise or escort mission.

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