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    A military airfield scene showing two jet aircraft — one taxiing on a wet runway and one airborne. The ground aircraft is an F-16 Fighting Falcon marked with tail code 'AK' and number '375', indicating Alaska Air National Guard or USAF Alaskan Command. The airborne aircraft appears to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet in the process of taking off or landing.

    RAAF WILLIAMTOWN, AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

    03.24.2017

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven Doty 

    354th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Shawn McGoffin, 354 Fighter Wing deputy inspector general and F-16 pilot, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Wesley Walker, 354th Maintenance Squadron aircraft munitions systems specialist, taxi in an F-16 Fighting Falcon as a Royal Australian Air Force F-18 Hornet taxes off at RAAF Base Williamtown, in New South Wales, Australia, March 24, 2017. Prior to the 18th Aggressor Squadron completing their final sortie in Exercise Diamond Shield, Walker was offered an opportunity to observe the mission of training and preparing Royal Australian Air Force fighter combat instructors, airspace battle managers, fighter intelligence instructors and fighter combat controllers of the RAAF Air Warfare Centre Instructors Course from a perspective he’s never seen before; from 30,000 feet in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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    Date Taken: 03.24.2017
    Date Posted: 03.24.2017 06:02
    Photo ID: 3256095
    VIRIN: 170324-F-QA315-131
    Resolution: 3000x2002
    Size: 2.84 MB
    Location: RAAF WILLIAMTOWN, AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY, AU
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    Downloads: 17

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    A close-up view of a rain-covered military jet fighter canopy, shot from the nose looking rearward. Through the wet, moisture-beaded canopy, a red star insignia is visible on what appears to be the pilot's helmet or cockpit interior, suggesting a Russian or Chinese military aircraft. A vertical antenna or mast is visible in the blurred background against an overcast grey sky.
    A military pilot in full flight gear stands on an airfield tarmac in front of a fighter jet. The pilot is wearing an olive green flight suit, survival vest, and life preserver unit, and is carrying a flight bag. The aircraft visible in the background displays tail markings 'AK' and the number '375', consistent with U.S. Air Force markings.
    Two military aviators in olive drab flight suits are interacting in or around the cockpit of a military jet aircraft. One pilot is seated in the cockpit while the other leans in from outside, appearing to discuss cockpit instruments or controls. The open canopy is visible overhead, and both individuals wear standard flight gear including survival vests.
    Two military aviators are seated in the cockpit of a two-seat fighter aircraft, visible through a rain-covered canopy. The aircraft appears to be on the ground under overcast, wet weather conditions. Both crew members are wearing full flight gear including helmets and oxygen masks.
    A military airfield scene showing two jet aircraft — one taxiing on a wet runway and one airborne. The ground aircraft is an F-16 Fighting Falcon marked with tail code 'AK' and number '375', indicating Alaska Air National Guard or USAF Alaskan Command. The airborne aircraft appears to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet in the process of taking off or landing.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet, marked with tail code 'AK 375', is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight just above a runway. The aircraft displays afterburner flame from its engine and carries underwing stores. The background shows a tree line and grassy airfield, with motion blur indicating high speed.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet with tail code 'AK' and serial number 375 is taxiing on a runway. The aircraft bears Alaska Air National Guard markings and features a two-tone gray paint scheme with a special '75' anniversary marking on the fuselage. A pilot is visible in the cockpit as the aircraft moves along the tarmac surrounded by green grass and a partly cloudy sky.
    A smiling military pilot is seated in the cockpit of a jet aircraft, giving a thumbs-up or wave gesture toward the camera. The cockpit canopy is open and the aircraft displays multiple 'DANGER EJECTION SEAT' warning labels. The pilot is wearing a flight suit, tactical vest, and gloves.

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