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    Viligant Shield 16 [Image 5 of 7]

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    An aerial photograph taken from a tanker aircraft showing a fighter jet approaching for in-flight refueling. The image is captured from the boom operator's perspective, with the refueling boom visible in the foreground and partial text 'ARW' visible on the tanker's wing or stabilizer. The fighter aircraft, identifiable as an F-15 Eagle, is positioned directly behind the tanker in a nose-on view.

    5 WING GOOSE BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, CANADA

    10.22.2015

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot 

    144th Fighter Wing

    United States Air National Guard Maj. Jonathan Burd, 194th Fighter Squadron pilot, refuels a United States Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 144th Fighter Wing, out of Fresno, Calif., during Exercise Vigilant Shield 16 over the High Arctic Oct. 22, 2015. From Oct. 15-26, 2015, approximately 700 members from the Canadian Armed Forces, the United States Air Force, United States Navy and the United States Air National Guard are deploying to Iqaluit, Nunavut, and 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Labrador for Exercise Vigilant 16. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot/released)

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    Date Taken: 10.22.2015
    Date Posted: 10.26.2015 11:58
    Photo ID: 2249261
    VIRIN: 151022-Z-BT533-190
    Resolution: 4542x3028
    Size: 4.42 MB
    Location: 5 WING GOOSE BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, CA
    Web Views: 48
    Downloads: 30

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    An aerial refueling operation is taking place over a snow-covered mountainous terrain, likely Alaska or a similar arctic region. A fighter jet, identifiable as an F-15 Eagle, is receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft via a boom refueling system. The image is captured from the boom operator's window of the tanker aircraft, showing the refueling boom connected to the receiver aircraft.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft looking down at a fighter jet positioned directly beneath it. A pilot wearing a white helmet is visible in the cockpit of what appears to be an F-15 Eagle during the close-proximity refueling maneuver. The image is taken at high altitude over what appears to be a snow-covered or cloud-covered landscape, with the tanker's red navigation lights illuminating the scene.
    A military fighter jet, consistent with an F-15 Eagle design, is photographed head-on from above while flying over a snow-covered mountainous terrain. The aircraft's navigation and formation lights are visibly illuminated in red and white. The background reveals a vast arctic or high-altitude winter landscape with snow-capped ridgelines.
    A military jet fighter is captured in a steep banking maneuver, photographed from above or from another aircraft. The aircraft appears to be inverted or in a sharp roll, with afterburner or navigation lights visibly illuminated. Snow-covered terrain or cloud cover is visible below, suggesting high-altitude flight in a cold-weather environment.
    An aerial photograph taken from a tanker aircraft showing a fighter jet approaching for in-flight refueling. The image is captured from the boom operator's perspective, with the refueling boom visible in the foreground and partial text 'ARW' visible on the tanker's wing or stabilizer. The fighter aircraft, identifiable as an F-15 Eagle, is positioned directly behind the tanker in a nose-on view.
    Two military jet fighters are flying in formation above a cloud layer, photographed from above or from a nearby aircraft. Both aircraft appear to be F-15 Eagle variants based on their twin-tail, twin-engine configuration and overall silhouette. Condensation trails are visible in the background, likely from the same or a lead aircraft.
    Two military fighter jets, consistent with F-15 Eagle variants, are photographed in flight above an overcast cloud layer. The image appears to be taken from a third aircraft, likely a tanker or escort, looking down at the formation. A prominent contrail is visible in the upper portion of the frame, suggesting recent high-altitude aircraft activity.

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