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    A dramatic silhouette photograph of a military fighter jet pilot seated in an open cockpit, captured against a vivid golden-orange sunset sky. The image is a high-contrast backlit composition that renders the pilot, helmet, oxygen mask, ejection seat, and canopy frame entirely in dark silhouette. The warm ambient light and scattered clouds create a cinematic, atmospheric quality.

    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES

    06.08.2017

    Photo by Master Sgt. John Hughel 

    142nd Wing

    As the sun begins to set at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oregon Air National Guard Lt. Col. Nick Rutgers, assigned to the 123rd Fighter Squadron, 142nd Fighter Wing, prepares his F-15 Eagle for a late day sortie, June 8, 2017. Over 120 Oregon Air Guardsmen are supporting the Weapons Instructor Course during their three-week duty assignment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. John Hughel)

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    Date Taken: 06.08.2017
    Date Posted: 06.11.2017 16:58
    Photo ID: 3470157
    VIRIN: 170608-Z-CH590-287
    Resolution: 3144x2088
    Size: 580.13 KB
    Location: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, US
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