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    908th EARS Fuels the Fight [Image 5 of 46]

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    An aerial refueling operation is captured from above, showing a large military aircraft receiving fuel via a boom from a tanker aircraft positioned above it. The receiver aircraft appears to be a large four-engine jet, likely a USAF transport or surveillance platform, flying over arid, desert-like terrain. The 'US Air Force' marking is partially visible on the tanker's wing.

    AL DHAFRA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

    11.30.2017

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, provides air refueling capabilities to a U.S.Air Force E-3 Aircraft Warning And Control System (AWACS) while it patrols in Iraqi and Syrian airspace in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 30, 2017. The KC-10 Extender provides U.S. and Coalition forces with a tactical refueling capability during combat missions for U.S. and Coalition forces operating in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook)

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    Date Taken: 11.30.2017
    Date Posted: 01.12.2018 04:31
    Photo ID: 4036709
    VIRIN: 171130-F-OH871-1131
    Resolution: 4804x2777
    Size: 5.13 MB
    Location: AL DHAFRA, AE
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