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    Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base [Image 4 of 5]

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    A U.S. Air Force military tradition known as a 'fini flight' water dousing ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac. Personnel are spraying water on what appears to be a pilot or aircrew member in front of a U.S. Air Force aircraft numbered 1474, likely a KC-135 tanker. A group of uniformed service members watches and participates in the celebration in what appears to be a desert environment.

    AL UDEID AIR BASE, QATAR

    05.29.2017

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy Lovgren 

    379th Air Expeditionary Wing

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, is hosed down with water by fellow airmen with the 379th AEW at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. James just completed his fini-flight which is a time honored aviation tradition that marks the end of his flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During James’ time as wing commander, he flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)

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    Date Taken: 05.29.2017
    Date Posted: 06.01.2017 04:22
    Photo ID: 3441591
    VIRIN: 170529-F-LY731-153
    Resolution: 3300x2550
    Size: 785.24 KB
    Location: AL UDEID AIR BASE, QA
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    Downloads: 9

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    A large military aircraft, consistent with a KC-135 Stratotanker or similar tanker/transport jet, is taxiing on a runway while receiving a traditional water cannon salute. Two fire trucks positioned on either side of the runway are spraying arching streams of water over the aircraft, forming a ceremonial arch. The setting appears to be a desert airbase, suggested by the arid, pale terrain and hazy sky.
    A U.S. Air Force ground crew member is marshaling a large military aircraft on a flight line, likely at a desert air base. The airman, wearing a high-visibility orange vest and hearing protection, is using orange marshaling wands to guide the aircraft. The aircraft is identifiable as a U.S. Air Force tanker, consistent with a KC-135 Stratotanker.
    Close-up photograph of the nose section of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft with serial number 57-1474. The image shows the distinctive black radome, cockpit windows with crew members visible inside, and official military markings on the fuselage. The aircraft appears to be on the ground at an airfield.
    A U.S. Air Force military tradition known as a 'fini flight' water dousing ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac. Personnel are spraying water on what appears to be a pilot or aircrew member in front of a U.S. Air Force aircraft numbered 1474, likely a KC-135 tanker. A group of uniformed service members watches and participates in the celebration in what appears to be a desert environment.
    Four U.S. Air Force personnel are posing for a group photo in front of a large military aircraft with 'AIR FORCE' visible on the fuselage. Three individuals are wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms while one is wearing a tan/brown flight suit with pilot wings visible. The setting appears to be a military flight line or tarmac.

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