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    340th EARS Refuels Mirages [Image 2 of 11]

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    An aerial refueling operation is taking place between a tanker aircraft and a French Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet at high altitude. The tanker, marked '6 AMW' and '927 ARW', is extending a refueling boom connected to the fighter's receptacle. The ground below appears to be an arid, desert-like terrain, suggesting operations over the Middle East or North Africa region.

    IRAQ, QATAR

    04.08.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook  

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A French Mirage 2000D receives fuel from a U.S Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over Iraq April 8, 2016. The President has authorized U.S. Central Command to work with partner nations to conduct targeted airstrikes of Iraq and Syria as part of the comprehensive strategy to degrade and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)

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    Date Taken: 04.08.2016
    Date Posted: 04.09.2016 15:10
    Photo ID: 2513104
    VIRIN: 160408-F-ZU607-052
    Resolution: 3925x2612
    Size: 3.68 MB
    Location: IRAQ, QA
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    A U.S. Air Force aircraft, identified by markings as tail number 1501 assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing (6 AMW), is parked on a tarmac in what appears to be an arid environment. The aircraft's upper cargo/crew hatch is open, with one person visible standing inside the opening, while another crew member in flight suit and sunglasses descends a ladder from the forward entry door. Two unit insignia patches are visible on the fuselage.
    An aerial refueling operation is taking place between a tanker aircraft and a French Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet at high altitude. The tanker, marked '6 AMW' and '927 ARW', is extending a refueling boom connected to the fighter's receptacle. The ground below appears to be an arid, desert-like terrain, suggesting operations over the Middle East or North Africa region.
    A dark olive/grey military fighter jet is photographed in flight above a partially cloud-covered arid landscape. The aircraft displays roundel markings consistent with the French Air Force and appears to be a Dassault Mirage 2000 variant. The jet is carrying external fuel tanks and what appear to be weapons or sensor pods under its wings.
    A military airman wearing a tan flight suit with a '340 EARS' squadron patch is positioned at the boom operator station of what appears to be a KC-135 or similar aerial refueling aircraft. He is wearing aviation headset with a boom microphone and operating a control stick while looking through a rear-facing window, likely conducting or monitoring an aerial refueling operation. The image is taken from inside the aircraft in low-light conditions.
    A close-up aerial photograph capturing an in-flight refueling operation between two military aircraft. A probe-and-drogue refueling connection is actively engaged, with the receiving aircraft's refueling probe inserted into the tanker's drogue basket. Arid, desert-like terrain is visible far below, suggesting operations over a dry region.
    A military fighter jet is captured in silhouette flying above a cloud layer, photographed from another aircraft. The jet appears to be a delta-wing design consistent with a Dassault Mirage or Rafale type aircraft, identifiable by its distinctive planform. The dramatic backlighting creates a stark dark silhouette against a moody, overcast sky with scattered cumulus clouds below.
    Two delta-wing fighter jets, identifiable as Dassault Mirage 2000s, are flying in formation over an arid, flat landscape. Both aircraft appear to be painted in dark camouflage schemes and are carrying external stores including drop tanks and what appear to be weapons or sensor pods. The roundel markings visible on the wings suggest these are French Air Force aircraft.
    An aerial refueling operation is underway between a tanker aircraft and a delta-wing fighter jet at altitude. The tanker's boom is visibly connected to the receiver aircraft, which appears to be a Dassault Mirage 2000. The tanker's tail markings indicate it belongs to the 6th Air Mobility Wing (6 AMW) and the 927th Air Refueling Wing (927 ARW).
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft. One fighter jet is actively connected to the refueling boom on the right, while a second fighter jet flies in formation to the left. Both aircraft appear to be Dassault Mirage 2000 variants flying above a cloud layer.
    The image shows a double-exposed or overlaid photograph of an aircraft cockpit interior at night. The upper portion displays instrument panels with red and green illuminated displays against a dark background, while the lower portion is heavily washed in a bright pink/magenta overlay that partially obscures the cockpit details. The cockpit appears to contain multiple analog and digital instruments with at least one crew member visible.
    Two military aircrew members are seated in the cockpit of a large military aircraft, likely during a night or low-light flight operation. The left crew member is reaching up to interact with the overhead instrument panel, while the right crew member is reviewing documents or a checklist. Both are wearing tan/khaki flight suits with patches and headsets.

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    Aerial Refueling
    KC-135
    USAF
    French Mirage 2000D
    Operation Inherent Resolve

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