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    KC-135 Stratotanker supports 480th EFS in Greece [Image 8 of 11]

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    A military jet aircraft is captured in a heavily blurred, out-of-focus aerial photograph against a bright, overcast sky with clouds. The aircraft appears to be a twin-engine fighter jet, silhouetted against strong backlighting from the sun. The extreme bokeh and lens flare suggest the photo was taken at close range or with shallow depth of field.

    SOUDA BAY, GREECE

    02.02.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano 

    52nd Fighter Wing

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron,pulls away from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron, 927th Operations Group at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.,during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Feb. 2, 2016.Eighteen F-16s from Spangdahlem, participated in the FTD, which marked the fourth of its kind on the island since 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.02.2016
    Date Posted: 02.09.2016 05:12
    Photo ID: 2391204
    VIRIN: 160202-F-VS255-182
    Resolution: 4824x3040
    Size: 1.53 MB
    Location: SOUDA BAY, GR
    Web Views: 57
    Downloads: 12

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    Two military aircrew members are seated in the cockpit of a large military aircraft, likely a B-52 Stratofortress or similar heavy bomber/tanker, operating during nighttime or low-light conditions. The cockpit is densely populated with analog and digital instrumentation, overhead panel switches, and multifunction displays illuminated in various colors. Both crew members are wearing olive drab flight suits and aviation headsets.
    A close-up profile shot of a young person wearing aviation headset equipment, appearing to be inside a military or utility aircraft cockpit. The subject is gazing forward with focused concentration, illuminated by strong directional lighting that highlights facial features. The background shows structural elements of an aircraft interior with a window visible.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft looking down at an F-16 Fighting Falcon approaching the refueling boom. The tanker's boom and stabilizer fins are prominently visible in the foreground, marked with unit designations '6 AMW' and '927 ARW'. The fighter jet is armed with visible air-to-air missiles and is positioned directly below the refueling boom in preparation for fuel transfer.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft, showing an F-16 Fighting Falcon receiving or preparing to receive fuel via a refueling boom. The tanker aircraft is marked with '927 ARW' (Air Refueling Wing) and '6 AMW' markings, indicating US Air Force units. A landmass, likely an island, is visible far below against a deep blue ocean backdrop.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured in flight against a deep blue sky. The aircraft bears tail markings identifying it as belonging to the 480th Fighter Squadron (480 FS) with the 'SP' tail code, indicating Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The aircraft is carrying multiple external stores including missiles and fuel tanks.
    An aerial refueling operation is underway, with a fighter jet — identifiable as an F-16 Fighting Falcon — receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft marked '927 ARW' (Air Refueling Wing) and '6 AMW'. The image is taken from the perspective of the tanker aircraft looking down at the receiver jet, which is carrying external fuel tanks and air-to-air missiles. The scene takes place at altitude against a clear blue sky during what appears to be dusk or dawn lighting conditions.
    A close-up aerial photograph of a military fighter jet cockpit, likely an F-16 Fighting Falcon, taken during flight at high altitude. A pilot in full flight gear including helmet and oxygen mask is visible inside the canopy. The image also shows an external fuel tank or weapons pod mounted under the wing, with a deep blue sky in the background.
    A military jet aircraft is captured in a heavily blurred, out-of-focus aerial photograph against a bright, overcast sky with clouds. The aircraft appears to be a twin-engine fighter jet, silhouetted against strong backlighting from the sun. The extreme bokeh and lens flare suggest the photo was taken at close range or with shallow depth of field.
    A close-up photograph of a gloved hand gripping what appears to be an aircraft control stick or yoke handle in a cockpit environment. The foreground is in sharp focus showing a worn, olive-drab or khaki-colored glove, while the background instrument panel is heavily blurred. The setting appears to be a military or vintage aircraft cockpit based on the style of instruments visible.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's station of a tanker aircraft, showing an F-16 Fighting Falcon receiving fuel via a rigid boom. The refueling boom markings indicate involvement of the 6th Air Mobility Wing (6 AMW) and the 927th Air Refueling Wing (927 ARW). The F-16 is armed with multiple air-to-air missiles and external fuel tanks visible on its wing pylons.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of the tanker aircraft looking down at a receiver aircraft, identifiable as an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The refueling boom from the tanker is positioned directly above the F-16's refueling receptacle on the fuselage spine. The tanker aircraft bears markings '927' and 'AMW' visible on its boom assembly.

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