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    KC-135 operations [Image 2 of 10]

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    A U.S. Air Force aircraft, identifiable by 'U.S. AIR FORCE' markings on the fuselage, is captured in flight shortly after takeoff or during a low-altitude pass over a military airfield. Below, ground support equipment and maintenance vehicles are staged near what appears to be an air traffic control tower. The overcast sky and bare trees suggest late autumn or winter conditions.

    MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES

    12.02.2011

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. David Kujawa 

    127th Wing   

    A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 127th Air Refueling Group takes off from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Dec. 3, 2011. The KC-135 is an aerial refueling platform with a global reach.

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    Date Taken: 12.02.2011
    Date Posted: 12.12.2011 08:58
    Photo ID: 497655
    VIRIN: 111202-F-3191K-782
    Resolution: 1200x1800
    Size: 2.36 MB
    Location: MICHIGAN, US
    Web Views: 187
    Downloads: 13

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    A military ground crew member wearing an orange high-visibility safety vest and aviation headset stands on a flight line facing a large gray military aircraft. The individual appears to be marshalling or communicating with the aircraft during ground operations. The aircraft's nose gear and underside are prominently visible in the foreground.
    A U.S. Air Force aircraft, identifiable by 'U.S. AIR FORCE' markings on the fuselage, is captured in flight shortly after takeoff or during a low-altitude pass over a military airfield. Below, ground support equipment and maintenance vehicles are staged near what appears to be an air traffic control tower. The overcast sky and bare trees suggest late autumn or winter conditions.
    Six military personnel in US Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage uniforms are walking across an airfield tarmac. They are equipped with hearing protection headsets and cold-weather gear including gloves and watch caps. A large military aircraft, consistent with a KC-135 Stratotanker, is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force personnel member in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) is performing a pre-flight or maintenance inspection on the underside of a military aircraft. The individual is examining or interacting with a panel labeled 'GASEOUS OXYGEN BREATHING FILLER VALVE' on the aircraft's fuselage. The setting appears to be an active flight line or tarmac in cold weather conditions.
    A military ground crew member stands on an airfield tarmac wearing US Air Force digital camouflage (ABU pattern), a gray fleece beanie, and green aviation headset with boom microphone. He is looking upward, likely monitoring aircraft operations. Multiple large military transport aircraft, appearing to be C-17 Globemasters, are visible in the background on the flight line.
    A U.S. Air Force airman is photographed in the foreground wearing ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage, a gray fleece beanie, and military-grade hearing protection headset. He appears to be on an active flight line or tarmac, with military jet aircraft visible in the blurred background. The image appears to be a professional military documentation or public affairs photograph.
    A military ground crew member wearing US Air Force camouflage uniform, orange safety vest, hearing protection, and gloves stands on a flight line holding red marshalling wands. The person faces a large military aircraft, identifiable by 'U.S. Air Force' markings on the fuselage, likely a C-5 Galaxy or similar large transport aircraft. The scene depicts a standard aircraft marshalling operation on a military airfield ramp.
    A U.S. Air Force ground crew member is marshalling a large military aircraft on a flight line. The airman, wearing an orange safety vest and hearing protection, is using orange signal wands to guide the aircraft. The aircraft is visibly marked 'U.S. AIR FORCE' and appears to be a KC-135 Stratotanker or similar large jet.
    A military aircraft marshaller is directing a large military aircraft on a flight line or tarmac. The ground crew member is wearing standard safety gear and using illuminated orange wands crossed above their head, signaling the aircraft to stop. The overcast weather conditions and military uniforms suggest this is an active military airbase operation.
    A military ground crew member in camouflage uniform is crouching beneath a large military aircraft on a flight line apron, wearing a headset and holding a communication cable. The photo is taken from under the aircraft's fuselage, framing the technician between the landing gear and engine nacelle. A brick building and ground support equipment are visible in the background.

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