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    908th EARS Fuels the Fight [Image 23 of 46]

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    An aerial photograph taken from above showing a military fighter jet, identifiable as an F-16 Fighting Falcon, engaged in an aerial refueling operation with a tanker aircraft visible at the top of the frame. The jet is fully armed with multiple munitions on its wing hardpoints and is flying over an arid, desert terrain below. The photo is taken from the perspective of the tanker's boom operator looking down at the receiving aircraft.

    AL DHAFRA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

    11.30.2017

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon performs refueling operations with a KC-10 Extender while conducting patrols and possible air strikes in Iraqi and Syrian airspace in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 30, 2017. The F-16C Fighting Falcon provides U.S. and Coalition forces with a tactical air strike and air superiority 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 04:25
    Photo ID: 4036754
    VIRIN: 171130-F-OH871-1398
    Resolution: 4366x3135
    Size: 5.82 MB
    Location: AL DHAFRA, AE
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