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    MQ-9 makes debut at South African air show [Image 3 of 7]

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    A large group of students wearing matching blue caps and school uniforms are gathered on a military airfield, examining aircraft up close. The visit appears to be an organized educational field trip to a U.S. Air Force base, with multiple military aircraft visible in the background. Military personnel are present among the students, likely serving as guides.

    PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA

    09.15.2016

    Photo by Capt. Jean Kratzer 

    New York National Guard

    South African students examine a New York Air National Guard MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft, on Sept. 15, 2016, at the 2016 Africa Aerospace and Defense Airshow and Exhibition at the South Africa National Defense Force’s Waterkloof Air Force Base.., This is the first time the aircraft has been exhibited at Africa's largest air show (U.S Army National Guard photo by Capt. Jean Marie Kratzer)

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    Date Taken: 09.15.2016
    Date Posted: 09.15.2016 14:29
    Photo ID: 2855815
    VIRIN: 160915-Z-CQ136-003
    Resolution: 3264x2448
    Size: 1.97 MB
    Location: PRETORIA, ZA
    Web Views: 110
    Downloads: 6

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    A U.S. Air Force service member, identifiable by his camouflage uniform with 'AIR FORCE' text and senior NCO chevrons, is interacting with a group of students wearing matching blue caps and school uniforms at what appears to be an airshow or military aviation event. The students are dressed in formal school attire including blazers and ties, suggesting an organized educational visit. A large military aircraft is visible in the background.
    A US Air Force servicemember in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage is conducting what appears to be an educational tour or briefing for a group of young students near a military aircraft. The students are wearing matching blue caps with an emblem and school uniforms, suggesting this is an organized school visit to an airshow or military base. The setting appears to be an outdoor airfield in a sunny environment.
    A large group of students wearing matching blue caps and school uniforms are gathered on a military airfield, examining aircraft up close. The visit appears to be an organized educational field trip to a U.S. Air Force base, with multiple military aircraft visible in the background. Military personnel are present among the students, likely serving as guides.
    A US Air Force servicemember in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) poses with three young men wearing white dress shirts, ties, and blue caps on an airfield tarmac. Behind them is what appears to be an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone), and in the background a larger aircraft tail is visible with markings indicating 'AFRC TINKER' and the number '985'. The setting appears to be an air show or base open house event.
    Three men are conversing on a military flight line near what appears to be an MQ-9 Reaper or similar large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone). One individual is wearing US Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage, while the other two are in civilian attire with visitor/media lanyards. The setting appears to be a base tour, media day, or official demonstration event.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) is briefing a small group of civilians on a flight line, with what appears to be an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) prominently displayed behind them. A larger aircraft, identifiable by its tail markings as an AFRC (Air Force Reserve Command) aircraft assigned to Tinker Air Force Base (tail number 37985), is visible in the background. The setting appears to be an air show or official base tour.
    The image shows a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone) on static display at what appears to be an air show or public exhibition. The aircraft bears markings of the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing (174 ATKW) based in Syracuse, NY. A group of military personnel and civilians are visible behind a security fence examining the aircraft.

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