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    KC-135 in-flight refueling [Image 5 of 6]

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    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft, showing a C-130 Hercules receiving fuel via a rigid boom refueling system. The photograph is taken from directly above and behind the receiver aircraft, with agricultural farmland visible far below. The image shows the refueling boom making contact with the C-130's refueling receptacle located on top of the fuselage.

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, KANSAS, UNITED STATES

    03.07.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Tara Fadenrecht 

    22nd Air Refueling Wing

    A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force base, Kansas, transfers fuel to an AC-130W Stinger II, March 7, 2018, over New Mexico. The KC-135 transfers fuel through a boom, which is operated by an aircrew member known as a boom operator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tara Fadenrecht)

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    Date Taken: 03.07.2018
    Date Posted: 03.08.2018 14:29
    Photo ID: 4199228
    VIRIN: 180307-F-AB987-0082
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 615.88 KB
    Location: MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, KANSAS, US
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    An aerial photograph taken from the fuselage of a large military aircraft, likely a tanker such as a KC-135, showing two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets flying in formation. The image is captured at high altitude over an arid, mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks visible below. The scene appears to depict a standard air-to-air refueling escort or formation flight.
    Two F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighters are flying in formation against a clear blue sky. The aircraft appear to be on a training or patrol mission, flying in close proximity to each other at altitude. Both aircraft display military markings and appear to be from the same unit based on similar paint schemes.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft bears the tail code 'HO' with a yellow and black checkered pattern on the vertical stabilizer, indicating it belongs to Holloman Air Force Base. The photo appears to be taken from another aircraft, with a portion of its fuselage visible in the lower right corner.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured in progress, showing a military transport aircraft (consistent with a C-130 Hercules variant) receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft via a boom refueling system. The photo is taken from the tanker's boom operator position looking down at the receiver aircraft. The terrain below appears to be arid desert, suggesting operations over a Middle Eastern or southwestern U.S. region.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft, showing a C-130 Hercules receiving fuel via a rigid boom refueling system. The photograph is taken from directly above and behind the receiver aircraft, with agricultural farmland visible far below. The image shows the refueling boom making contact with the C-130's refueling receptacle located on top of the fuselage.
    A large group of approximately 35-40 civilians and military personnel pose for a group photo in front of a U.S. Air Force aircraft on a tarmac. The aircraft is visibly marked 'U.S. AIR FORCE' with tail number 0047 and unit markings '22 ARW' and '931 ARW', consistent with a KC-135 Stratotanker. The boarding stairs are deployed and the forward entry door is open, suggesting a tour or orientation visit.

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