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    Falcon Air Meet 2010 [Image 6 of 10]

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    The image captures a large ground-level explosion in an arid, desert-like environment. A massive plume of dust, debris, and smoke is erupting upward and outward from the detonation point. The surrounding terrain is flat and barren with sparse low vegetation visible in the background.

    MUWAFFAQ SALTI AIR BASE, JORDAN

    11.01.2010

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Harris 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon drops a 500 pound bomb on a target during the Falcon Air Meet 2010 at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Azraq, Jordan, Nov. 1. The purpose of The Falcon Air Meet is to improve international military relations and joint air operations.

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    Date Taken: 11.01.2010
    Date Posted: 11.02.2010 07:26
    Photo ID: 335849
    VIRIN: 101101-F-5751H-075
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 1.99 MB
    Location: MUWAFFAQ SALTI AIR BASE, JO
    Web Views: 135
    Downloads: 31

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    A wide-angle photograph taken in an arid, flat desert landscape showing four military personnel standing near a black GMC SUV. The scene appears to be a remote location, possibly a military training area or airfield, with a dramatic cloud-filled blue sky dominating the upper two-thirds of the frame. Personnel are wearing mixed military uniforms suggesting a multinational or joint military exercise.
    A four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is photographed head-on during takeoff or landing on an unpaved desert airstrip. The aircraft's propellers are visibly spinning and dust is being kicked up beneath the fuselage, indicating active ground roll. The surrounding terrain is arid and flat, consistent with a desert or semi-arid environment.
    A military transport aircraft, appearing to be a C-130 Hercules with desert camouflage paint scheme and tail number 344, is landing or taxiing on an unpaved desert airstrip while kicking up large dust clouds. Three military tactical vehicles with mounted weapons are positioned flanking the aircraft, suggesting a security escort or combat landing operation. The scene depicts a tactical military operation in an arid, desert environment.
    A military tactical vehicle, appearing to be a Toyota Land Cruiser-type truck in olive drab/green color, is moving at speed across an arid desert terrain, kicking up a large dust cloud. Several soldiers in military uniforms and helmets are visible riding in and on the open bed of the vehicle. The background shows a flat, rocky desert landscape with sparse vegetation and hazy sky.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be a UH-60 Black Hawk variant, is hovering low over an arid desert terrain while kicking up a large dust cloud. A figure appears to be rappelling or fast-roping from the aircraft. The background shows flat desert landscape with what appears to be a bridge or elevated structure in the distance.
    The image captures a large ground-level explosion in an arid, desert-like environment. A massive plume of dust, debris, and smoke is erupting upward and outward from the detonation point. The surrounding terrain is flat and barren with sparse low vegetation visible in the background.
    A military jet aircraft is captured in silhouette against an overcast, cloudy sky. The aircraft appears to be a swept-wing or variable-geometry wing fighter jet, visible in the upper-right portion of the frame. The image is taken from a ground-level perspective looking upward.
    A military fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon silhouette, is photographed from below against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft appears to be releasing munitions, with two ordnance items visibly falling away from the aircraft. The image is taken from a ground-level upward angle, capturing the aircraft in a banking maneuver.
    A military jet aircraft is photographed in silhouette against a partly cloudy sky, viewed from below. Two ordnance items — appearing to be bombs or munitions — are visible falling or recently released beneath the aircraft. The image is a low-angle, backlit shot that renders the aircraft as a dark silhouette.
    The image captures a large explosion occurring on a flat, arid desert terrain under an overcast gray sky. A prominent orange-red fireball is visible on the left side of the blast, accompanied by dark smoke, debris, and dust clouds spreading to the right. The detonation appears to be a controlled or combat-related explosive event in a remote, open landscape.

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