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    KC-135 crew refuels USMC F/A 18, Belgian F-16s [Image 4 of 15]

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    A military fighter jet, identifiable as an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is captured in an aerial refueling operation with a tanker aircraft visible at the top of the frame. The aircraft bears markings consistent with the Polish Air Force, including a red-and-white roundel visible on the fuselage. The jet is armed with air-to-air missiles on its wingtips and carries external fuel tanks, flying over an arid desert landscape.

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    08.15.2017

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A Belgian F-16A Fighting Falcon departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Aug. 15, 2017. Belgian F-16s have been deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve since October 2014 and recently reached 8,000 flight hours in the Coalition mission to destroy ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)

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    Date Taken: 08.15.2017
    Date Posted: 08.18.2017 13:35
    Photo ID: 3686283
    VIRIN: 170815-F-MI569-1297
    Resolution: 4352x2811
    Size: 1.81 MB
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    KC-135 crew refuels USMC F/A 18, Belgian F-16s
    KC-135 crew refuels USMC F/A 18, Belgian F-16s
    A military fighter jet, identifiable as an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is captured in an aerial refueling operation with a tanker aircraft visible at the top of the frame. The aircraft bears markings consistent with the Polish Air Force, including a red-and-white roundel visible on the fuselage. The jet is armed with air-to-air missiles on its wingtips and carries external fuel tanks, flying over an arid desert landscape.
    A military fighter jet, identifiable as an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is photographed in flight against a clear blue sky. The image is taken from inside another aircraft, likely through a cockpit or observation window, with portions of the frame and interior visible. A small red-and-white roundel on the tail fin suggests the aircraft belongs to the Polish Air Force.
    KC-135 crew refuels USMC F/A 18, Belgian F-16s
    KC-135 crew refuels USMC F/A 18, Belgian F-16s
    A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet assigned to VMFA(AW)-224 is conducting aerial refueling, with a refueling probe visibly connected to a drogue basket. The aircraft is armed with multiple munitions and external fuel tanks, flying above a cloud layer in clear blue sky. The tail markings and squadron designation are clearly visible on the aircraft.
    Two military jet aircraft are flying in formation over what appears to be a desert or arid terrain. The foreground aircraft is clearly identifiable as a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet bearing the tail code 'WK' and bureau number '224', with visible ordnance and external fuel tanks. A second similar aircraft is visible in the upper left background at greater distance.
    KC-135 crew refuels USMC F/A 18, Belgian F-16s
    KC-135 crew refuels USMC F/A 18, Belgian F-16s
    KC-135 crew refuels USMC F/A 18, Belgian F-16s
    KC-135 crew refuels USMC F/A 18, Belgian F-16s
    KC-135 crew refuels USMC F/A 18, Belgian F-16s
    KC-135 crew refuels USMC F/A 18, Belgian F-16s

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