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    Exercise tests Reservists' rapid response [Image 15 of 24]

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    An aerial photograph shows a line of military tanker aircraft, consistent with KC-135 Stratotankers, taxiing in formation on a runway in what appears to be an 'Elephant Walk' exercise. The aircraft are painted in grey military livery and are lined up nose-to-tail along the centerline of a wide concrete runway. The surrounding terrain is flat with dry, brownish grass, suggesting a military air base.

    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: 3225046
    VIRIN: 170305-F-IP635-233
    Resolution: 2250x1500
    Size: 2.48 MB
    Location: US

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