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    Exercise tests Reservists' rapid response [Image 16 of 24]

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    A formation of military tanker aircraft, identified as KC-135 Stratotankers, are lined up in a 'elephant walk' formation on a taxiway or runway at a military airfield. The aircraft are painted in standard USAF gray livery and are positioned nose-to-tail in a single-file column. The aerial perspective captures at least five aircraft with surrounding airfield infrastructure and wooded terrain visible in the background.

    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: 3225048
    VIRIN: 170305-F-IP635-256
    Resolution: 1500x2250
    Size: 2.29 MB
    Location: US

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