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    Exercise tests Reservists' rapid response [Image 10 of 24]

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    A formation of multiple military tanker aircraft, consistent with KC-135 Stratotankers, are taxiing in sequence on a runway or taxiway at a military airfield. The aircraft are painted in standard gray livery and bear U.S. Air Force markings. The scene appears to depict an 'elephant walk' — a mass formation taxi exercise used to demonstrate rapid deployment capability.

    UNITED STATES

    03.05.2017

    Photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant 

    459th Air Refueling Wing

    459th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotankers conduct an elephant walk during an alert exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 5, 2017. The term “elephant walk” has been used since World War II when large numbers of aircraft would line up for rapid response take-off. Onlookers said the procession looked like elephants headed to a watering hole, and the name has been part of the U.S. Air Force lexicon ever since. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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    Date Taken: 03.05.2017
    Date Posted: 03.13.2017 17:45
    Photo ID: 3225039
    VIRIN: 170305-F-IP635-182
    Resolution: 2250x1500
    Size: 1.87 MB
    Location: US

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