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    F-2 Rafales refuel over Iraq [Image 8 of 20]

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    A close-up aerial photograph captures a military fighter jet conducting an in-flight aerial refueling operation. The aircraft's refueling probe is visibly connected to a drogue basket from a tanker aircraft, illuminated by warm golden low-angle sunlight suggesting dawn or dusk conditions. The image provides an intimate view of the nose section, cockpit, and refueling probe of what appears to be a Dassault Rafale or Mirage 2000 fighter jet.

    IRAQ, IRAQ

    01.08.2016

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refuel a French F-2 Rafale over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Jan. 8, 2016. OIR is the coalition intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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    Date Taken: 01.08.2016
    Date Posted: 01.09.2016 04:16
    Photo ID: 2350950
    VIRIN: 160108-F-XD880-351
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 11.93 MB
    Location: IRAQ, IQ
    Web Views: 104
    Downloads: 75

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    Military ground crew personnel are working on a large gray military aircraft on a flight line, likely at a forward operating base in an arid region. One technician in a flight suit is handling what appears to be a refueling boom or large component beneath the aircraft's wing. Two other airmen in camouflage uniforms observe nearby.
    A dark gray military fighter jet is photographed in flight against an overcast, cloudy sky. The aircraft displays a delta-wing canard configuration consistent with a Dassault Rafale, carrying multiple external stores including missiles and fuel tanks. The image is taken from a close aerial perspective, likely from another aircraft.
    A close-up aerial photograph of a military fighter jet cockpit, showing a pilot wearing a flight helmet with a green-illuminated Head-Up Display (HUD) visor. The image captures the canopy glass, cockpit interior, and part of the aircraft's engine intake or exhaust nozzle in the lower left. The green glow from the HUD display is the dominant visual feature, suggesting active flight operations.
    Two French Navy (Marine Nationale) Dassault Rafale M fighter jets are flying in formation at high altitude over an arid landscape. Both aircraft are painted in standard grey livery and carry air-to-air missiles on their wing pylons. The foreground aircraft bears the number '39' and the background aircraft bears the number '43', both marked with 'MARINE' on the fuselage.
    Two gray military fighter jets fly in close formation above a mountainous landscape partially obscured by clouds. Both aircraft are identifiable as Dassault Rafale multirole fighters, appearing to be armed with missiles and external fuel tanks. The image is a high-quality aerial photograph likely taken from a third aircraft flying alongside.
    A military fighter jet, identifiable as a Dassault Rafale, is photographed in flight from a slightly elevated frontal angle. The aircraft is fully loaded with external ordnance and fuel tanks on its wing hardpoints. The image was taken during golden hour or dusk conditions, casting warm light across the aircraft's gray airframe.
    A front-facing close-up photograph of a military fighter jet, likely a Dassault Rafale, taken during low-light or dusk conditions. The pilot is visible in the cockpit with a green HUD (Heads-Up Display) glow illuminating the canopy. The aircraft appears to be in flight, possibly during an aerial refueling approach or formation flying.
    A close-up aerial photograph captures a military fighter jet conducting an in-flight aerial refueling operation. The aircraft's refueling probe is visibly connected to a drogue basket from a tanker aircraft, illuminated by warm golden low-angle sunlight suggesting dawn or dusk conditions. The image provides an intimate view of the nose section, cockpit, and refueling probe of what appears to be a Dassault Rafale or Mirage 2000 fighter jet.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured in dramatic golden-hour lighting, showing a fighter jet receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft via a boom refueling system. The tanker aircraft bears the markings 'ANG' (Air National Guard) and the number '157' on its refueling boom. The fighter jet appears to be a Dassault Rafale based on its delta-wing canard configuration and overall silhouette.
    A twin-engine delta-wing fighter jet, consistent with a Dassault Rafale, is photographed in flight against an overcast grey sky. The aircraft is carrying multiple external stores including missiles and drop tanks on its underwing hardpoints. The aircraft appears to be in a slight bank, photographed from a slightly elevated angle.
    A military airman in tan/desert camouflage uniform is loading or unloading red cargo equipment through the open rear ramp of a military transport aircraft. The scene is set on a military airfield tarmac, with another large military jet aircraft visible in the background near hangars. Yellow cargo straps and red equipment bags are visible on the aircraft ramp.
    Two military aircrew members are seated in the cockpit of a military transport aircraft, viewed from behind. One crew member is reaching forward toward the instrument panel, likely adjusting controls. The aircraft appears to be in flight over a coastal or arid terrain visible through the windscreen.
    A U.S. military service member is seated inside an aircraft, looking out through an open or large window toward cloud cover below. The individual is wearing a flight helmet with communications headset and a uniform bearing a U.S. flag patch. The image is taken from inside the aircraft cabin with dramatic backlighting from the sky outside.
    A military fighter jet is captured mid-air during an aerial refueling operation, connected to a tanker aircraft via a refueling boom/drogue. The receiver aircraft, marked with the number '157', is a delta-wing multirole fighter consistent with a Dassault Rafale, photographed from the tanker's perspective looking down. The image was taken at altitude above a cloud layer, providing a dramatic aerial perspective.
    A single military fighter jet is photographed in flight among dramatic, layered cloud formations. The aircraft appears to be a delta-wing design consistent with a Dassault Rafale, painted in a light grey color scheme. The image is taken from another aircraft or elevated vantage point, capturing the jet banking slightly against a moody, overcast sky.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured in progress at high altitude, showing a fighter jet receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft via a boom system. The boom is marked with the number '157' and the receiving aircraft appears to be a Dassault Rafale, identifiable by its delta-wing canard configuration. The terrain below appears arid and desert-like, with scattered cloud cover visible.
    A military fighter jet, identifiable as a Dassault Rafale based on its delta-wing canard configuration, is photographed in flight during what appears to be an aerial refueling operation. The aircraft is captured from a slightly elevated angle with a vast arid landscape and scattered cumulus clouds visible far below. The tail code 'AN-5' is partially visible on the vertical stabilizer.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured mid-flight, showing a delta-wing fighter jet connecting to a tanker aircraft's refueling boom. The fighter appears to be a Dassault Rafale based on its distinctive delta-wing canard configuration, photographed from the tanker aircraft above. Below the aircraft, an arid, desert-like terrain is visible through partial cloud cover.
    A military aviator or aircrew member is seen looking out of an aircraft window, wearing a flight helmet with a boom microphone and a flight suit with a unit patch on the sleeve. The image is dramatically lit with strong contrast between shadow and light, highlighting the subject's focused expression. Small indicator lights (red and green) are visible on equipment near the window frame.
    Two military pilots are seated in the cockpit of a large aircraft, likely a military tanker or transport, during twilight or nighttime flight conditions. Both crew members are wearing tan/khaki flight suits and aviation headsets, and appear to be in conversation while monitoring the instrument panel. The cockpit features an extensive array of analog gauges, digital displays, and illuminated controls consistent with a legacy military aircraft.

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