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    Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 [Image 9 of 33]

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    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet is captured in flight against an overcast sky. The aircraft displays a distinctive blue-gray camouflage paint scheme with 'AK' tail code markings, indicating it belongs to the Alaska Air National Guard. The jet is airborne and appears to be climbing or maneuvering, with afterburner glow visible at the engine exhaust.

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    07.31.2016

    Photo by Alejandro Pena  

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson   

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron out of Eielson Air Force Base, takes off during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. Arctic Thunder featured more than 40 key performers and ground acts, July 30 and 31. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alejandro Pena)

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    Date Taken: 07.31.2016
    Date Posted: 07.31.2016 23:39
    Photo ID: 2759324
    VIRIN: 160731-F-YH552-009
    Resolution: 3839x2555
    Size: 2.2 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US
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