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    Operation Enduring Freedom Rivet Joint air refueling [Image 3 of 12]

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    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's perspective aboard a tanker aircraft, showing a large four-engine military aircraft receiving fuel via a refueling boom. The receiver aircraft appears to be a C-135 or similar large jet, connected to the tanker's boom against a backdrop of arid, mountainous terrain below. The photograph is taken from directly above and behind the receiver aircraft during active fuel transfer.

    AFGHANISTAN

    06.19.2011

    Photo by Master Sgt. William Greer 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, takes on fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, June 19, 2011.

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    Date Taken: 06.19.2011
    Date Posted: 06.22.2011 09:25
    Photo ID: 418889
    VIRIN: 110619-F-RH591-019
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 1.88 MB
    Location: AF
    Web Views: 107
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    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of the tanker aircraft looking down at the receiver aircraft. The receiver aircraft, marked '190 KANSAS' on its nose, is a USAF four-engine jet aircraft connected to the refueling boom extending from the tanker above. The terrain visible below appears to be arid, mountainous desert landscape.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of the tanker aircraft looking down at the receiver aircraft. The receiver aircraft, identifiable as a USAF RC-135 variant with 'KANSAS' markings and tail number visible, is connected to the refueling boom extending from the tanker above. The terrain below appears to be arid and mountainous, consistent with a Middle Eastern or Central Asian operational environment.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's perspective aboard a tanker aircraft, showing a large four-engine military aircraft receiving fuel via a refueling boom. The receiver aircraft appears to be a C-135 or similar large jet, connected to the tanker's boom against a backdrop of arid, mountainous terrain below. The photograph is taken from directly above and behind the receiver aircraft during active fuel transfer.
    Two military personnel wearing aviation headsets are positioned in what appears to be the boom operator station of a military aerial refueling tanker aircraft. They are looking out through a large observation window, likely monitoring or conducting an aerial refueling operation. The interior shows instrument panels and controls consistent with a tanker aircraft boom operator compartment.
    Two military aircrew members are seated in an aircraft cockpit, both wearing flight suits and communication headsets. The foreground crew member is leaning forward toward the cockpit window while holding a control stick, with a checklist document visible on their lap. A second crew member is visible in the background also looking out the cockpit window.
    Two military personnel are visible inside what appears to be a military aircraft, likely performing aerial refueling or flight operations duties. The foreground individual is wearing a flight helmet with a visor and a communications headset, dressed in a tan/khaki flight suit. Both individuals appear focused on equipment or controls within the aircraft interior.
    Two military personnel are seated inside what appears to be a military aircraft, focused on operating equipment. The foreground individual is wearing a flight helmet with integrated headset and is closely examining a piece of electronic equipment. A second crew member is visible in the background, also wearing a headset and working on equipment.
    Two military personnel are seated inside what appears to be a military aircraft, both wearing aviation headsets and tan/khaki flight suits. The foreground individual is focused on operating a handheld electronic device with cables attached, while a second person is visible in the background also engaged with equipment. The interior setting, gear, and uniforms indicate an active airborne mission or training exercise.
    A large four-engine military jet aircraft is photographed head-on from above, likely from a tanker aircraft during or near an aerial refueling operation. The aircraft is painted in a light gray scheme and appears to be a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance or special mission platform. The image is taken in flight against a hazy, overcast sky background.
    A U.S. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft, identifiable as an RC-135, is photographed in flight from an aerial perspective above arid, desert-like terrain. The aircraft displays standard USAF markings including 'U.S. AIR FORCE' on the fuselage and 'USAF' on the tail fin. The image is taken from above and slightly to the side, providing a clear top-down angled view of the aircraft.
    An aerial photograph of a U.S. Air Force military aircraft in flight over arid, desert-like terrain. The aircraft is a four-engine jet, identifiable as a reconnaissance or special mission platform based on its configuration and markings. The image is taken from above and slightly to the side, providing a clear top-down oblique view.
    An aerial photograph of a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft, identifiable as an RC-135, flying over a desert terrain. The aircraft is photographed from above and slightly to the side, revealing its distinctive white and gray paint scheme with blue accent stripe. Multiple sensor pods and antennas are visible along the fuselage, characteristic of its intelligence-gathering role.

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