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    KC-135 crew refuels RC-135V/W [Image 15 of 16]

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    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft looking down its refueling boom toward a receiving aircraft. The boom extends downward toward a four-engine jet aircraft approaching for fuel transfer, with cloud cover visible below. Text markings are partially visible on the boom's stabilizing fins.

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    08.14.2017

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A RC-135V/W Rivet Joint prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Aug. 14, 2017. The RC-135V/W reconnaissance aircraft supports theater and national level consumers with near real time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)

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    Date Taken: 08.14.2017
    Date Posted: 08.18.2017 12:04
    Photo ID: 3685208
    VIRIN: 170814-F-MI569-1581
    Resolution: 4114x3038
    Size: 1.78 MB
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)
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