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    340th EARS fuels the fight [Image 15 of 21]

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    An aerial refueling operation is taking place over an arid, desert-like terrain. A large tanker aircraft is connected via a refueling drogue/boom to a smaller fighter jet, while a second fighter jet flies in formation below. The scene is captured from an elevated oblique angle, likely from another aircraft.

    UNDISCLOSED, UNITED STATES

    05.09.2017

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    Two French fighter jets receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve May 9, 2017. The KC-10 provides aerial refueling capabilities as it supports U.S. and coalition forces as they work to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)

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    Date Taken: 05.09.2017
    Date Posted: 05.10.2017 05:47
    Photo ID: 3373718
    VIRIN: 170509-F-MI567-0193
    Resolution: 2460x1569
    Size: 375.58 KB
    Location: UNDISCLOSED, US
    Web Views: 210
    Downloads: 39

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    A black-and-white photograph of a single person standing on what appears to be a military airfield or tarmac, backlit by a bright sun low on the horizon. The individual is wearing headphones/ear protection and cargo-style pants, suggesting a ground crew or maintenance role. The wide, flat expanse of the tarmac and background structures indicate a military or aviation installation.
    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft is parked on a flight line apron during early morning or late evening hours, as indicated by the warm golden light. Ground crew personnel are visible near the nose of the aircraft performing pre-flight or post-flight maintenance duties. Ground support equipment, including a power unit connected to the aircraft, is positioned on the right side of the frame.
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    A young male wearing aviation/ground crew communication headset with boom microphone is photographed outdoors on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. The image is taken during golden hour (sunrise or sunset), creating a warm backlit atmosphere. He is wearing a light-colored t-shirt and appears to be on duty in an aviation or military ground operations context.
    The image is taken from inside a military aircraft cockpit, showing a pilot or crew member wearing headphones seated at the instrument panel. Through the open cockpit window, a ground crew member in military fatigues and hearing protection is visible standing on the tarmac. The perspective suggests a pre-flight or taxi operation with ground personnel providing visual guidance.
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    The image shows the tail section of a U.S. Air Force aircraft, specifically marked with 'AMC 91502' and 'McConnell,' indicating it belongs to Air Mobility Command based at McConnell Air Force Base. An American flag insignia and a roundel (star-and-bar) are visible on the fuselage. Several personnel are walking beneath the aircraft on a flight line at what appears to be dusk or dawn, with hangar buildings visible in the background.
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    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft, showing an F-15 Eagle fighter jet receiving fuel via a rigid boom refueling system. The fighter is flying over what appears to be an arid, desert-like terrain visible far below. The image is taken from directly above and behind the receiving aircraft, providing a top-down perspective of the refueling contact.
    An aerial refueling operation is taking place over an arid, desert-like terrain. A large tanker aircraft is connected via a refueling drogue/boom to a smaller fighter jet, while a second fighter jet flies in formation below. The scene is captured from an elevated oblique angle, likely from another aircraft.
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    An aerial photograph taken from inside or on the wing of a large USAF aircraft, showing two F-15 Eagle fighter jets flying in formation. The wing of the photographing aircraft is visible in the foreground with 'USAF' markings. The scene appears to be over a desert region with a clear blue sky above and hazy desert terrain below.
    A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter jet is photographed in flight against a deep blue sky. The image is taken from another aircraft, with a wing bearing 'U.S. AIR FORCE' markings visible in the foreground. The F-15 displays tail code 'LN' and serial number '133', indicating it belongs to a Lakenheath-based unit (RAF Lakenheath, UK).

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