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    Final Flight farewells Phantom [Image 2 of 6]

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    A group of photographers lined up on what appears to be an airfield tarmac, all pointing their cameras in the same direction. Several are using large white telephoto lenses, consistent with professional sports or aviation photography. The setting appears to be an outdoor media or press event in cool weather conditions.

    ALAMAGORDO, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES

    12.21.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Reece 

    49th Wing

    Spectators photograph the last flight of the QF-4 Phantom during the QF-4 Phinal Phlight event Dec. 21, 2016 at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Hundreds of people were in attendance to commemorate the aircraft’s retirement, marking the end of the aircraft’s 53 years of service to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew McGovern)

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    Date Taken: 12.21.2016
    Date Posted: 12.23.2016 16:14
    Photo ID: 3076091
    VIRIN: 161221-F-YI823-366
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 563.37 KB
    Location: ALAMAGORDO, NEW MEXICO, US
    Web Views: 44
    Downloads: 11

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    Four military jet aircraft are flying in a loose formation against an overcast gray sky. The aircraft appear to be F-4 Phantom II jets, with at least two displaying distinctive red and white markings on their tails and wingtips. One aircraft is producing a visible exhaust trail.
    A group of photographers lined up on what appears to be an airfield tarmac, all pointing their cameras in the same direction. Several are using large white telephoto lenses, consistent with professional sports or aviation photography. The setting appears to be an outdoor media or press event in cool weather conditions.
    Two military personnel wearing berets observe a jet aircraft on a runway being sprayed with water by two red fire trucks positioned on either side. The aircraft appears to be an F-4 Phantom with an orange tail section, suggesting this may be a retirement or final flight ceremony known as a 'water salute.' The scene takes place on a military airfield under overcast skies.
    A military color guard ceremony is taking place inside an aircraft hangar, with four uniformed Air Force personnel carrying the U.S. flag and the Air Force flag. A crowd of civilians and veterans, some wearing flight jackets with patches, stand at attention observing the ceremony. A military aircraft is visible in the background of the hangar.
    Two military aviators are seated in the cockpit of what appears to be a two-seat fighter jet, likely an F-15D or similar tandem-seat aircraft. The rear-seat occupant is waving with a black gloved hand while wearing a flight suit and helmet. The aircraft canopy is open and warning placards for the ejection seat and canopy are visible on the fuselage.
    A military ceremony taking place inside a large aircraft hangar, where three personnel in olive/sage green flight suits are descending a portable staircase from a stage. A large audience of military and civilian personnel is gathered to the left, observing the event. The setting appears to be a formal military function such as a change of command, retirement, or unit activation ceremony.

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