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    B-1B Lancer Aerial Refuel [Image 5 of 5]

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    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft looking down at a receiver aircraft in flight. The receiver aircraft, identifiable as a variable-sweep wing jet (consistent with a B-1B Lancer or similar aircraft), is positioned below and behind the tanker with its refueling probe extended toward the tanker's boom. The scene is set above a cloud layer with an overcast sky in the background.

    IRAQ

    10.16.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Keith James 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron receives in-flight fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Oct. 16, 2018. The B-1B's speed and superior handling characteristics allow it to seamlessly integrate in mixed force packages. These capabilities, when combined with its substantial payload, excellent radar targeting system, long loiter time and survivability, make the B-1B a key element to any Joint or Coalition strike force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keith James)

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    Date Taken: 10.16.2018
    Date Posted: 10.21.2018 07:15
    Photo ID: 4824763
    VIRIN: 181016-F-GV347-0252
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 1.67 MB
    Location: IQ
    Web Views: 61
    Downloads: 10

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    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft. A swept-wing bomber, consistent with a B-1B Lancer, is positioned directly below and behind the tanker, connected to or approaching the refueling boom. The image is taken at altitude above an overcast cloud layer.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft, showing a B-1B Lancer strategic bomber approaching the refueling boom. The image is taken from below and behind the tanker, looking down at the receiver aircraft against a cloud-covered sky. The perspective provides a close-up view of the refueling boom extended toward the incoming bomber.
    The image shows an aerial refueling operation between two military aircraft. A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is visible below and behind what appears to be a KC-135 or similar tanker aircraft, with the refueling boom extended toward the receiver aircraft. The photo is taken from the tanker's boom operator position looking down at the receiving aircraft.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's station of a tanker aircraft, showing a variable-sweep wing bomber approaching from below. The receiving aircraft, identifiable by its distinctive swept-wing configuration and needle nose, is positioned directly beneath the tanker's refueling boom. The image is taken through the tanker's rear observation window, with overcast skies and cloud cover visible in the background.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft looking down at a receiver aircraft in flight. The receiver aircraft, identifiable as a variable-sweep wing jet (consistent with a B-1B Lancer or similar aircraft), is positioned below and behind the tanker with its refueling probe extended toward the tanker's boom. The scene is set above a cloud layer with an overcast sky in the background.

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    Aerial Refueling
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    B-1B Lancer
    34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron
    Air Forces Central Command
    34th EBS
    Operation Inherent Resolve
    Iraq
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    U.S. Air Force
    KC-135 Stratotanker

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