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    A nighttime airfield scene featuring a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber named 'Spirit of South Carolina' parked on a wet tarmac. In the foreground, a large blue munition or weapon component is secured on a wooden and metal cradle with chains. The wet surface creates reflections of the aircraft and ground lighting.

    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    01.22.2019

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley  

    Pacific Air Forces

    A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is prepped for a training mission with inert munition, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 17, 2019. Three B-2 bombers and more than 200 Airmen deployed here in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force mission. Bomber aircraft regularly rotate through the Indo-Pacific region to integrate capabilities with key regional partners and maintain a high state of aircrew proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley)

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    Date Taken: 01.22.2019
    Date Posted: 01.23.2019 19:17
    Photo ID: 5047441
    VIRIN: 190117-F-WU042-1031
    Resolution: 6923x4327
    Size: 13.6 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, US
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    Downloads: 44

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    A nighttime military flight line scene showing two personnel conducting aircraft maintenance or weapons/equipment loading operations. One individual is seated on a small ground support vehicle with headlights illuminated, while a second person works on equipment attached to what appears to be an aircraft wing or pylon. The scene is lit by a combination of vehicle headlights, ground support equipment lighting, and distant airfield lights.
    A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is parked on a wet tarmac at what appears to be a military airfield during dusk or dawn. The wet surface creates a striking mirror reflection of the aircraft and the dramatic cloudy sky. Ground crew personnel and support equipment are visible near the aircraft.
    A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is parked on a wet tarmac at dusk or dawn, with its distinctive flying-wing silhouette dramatically reflected in standing water on the ground. The aircraft is illuminated by ground lighting and a bright overhead floodlight, creating a striking visual effect against a dark, cloudy sky. Ground crew personnel and support equipment are visible near the aircraft's landing gear area.
    A blue-painted inert or training munition is secured with chains on a metal weapons cart or storage rack on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck at night. In the background, a military jet aircraft (likely an F/A-18) is visible with ground crew and support equipment nearby. The foreground munition appears to be a large air-launched weapon, possibly a training variant based on its blue color coding.
    A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, named 'Spirit of Texas,' is parked on a wet flight line at dusk or dawn, reflecting dramatically in the standing water on the tarmac. The aircraft bears markings 'WM 509 OG' and the motto 'Anytime Anywhere,' identifying it as belonging to the 509th Operations Group. Ground crew and support equipment are visible beneath the aircraft.
    The image shows a nighttime military ordnance handling operation, with multiple blue practice/inert bombs arranged in rows on what appears to be a flight deck or hangar deck. The bombs are clearly marked 'EMPTY' indicating they are inert training munitions. Two military personnel are visible working with the ordnance, one operating a lifting/handling device.
    A man is shown in close-up profile view, wearing over-ear headphones and thin-framed glasses, illuminated by a blue-tinted light source in an otherwise dark environment. He appears to be focused and attentive, possibly speaking or reacting to something. The setting suggests a professional or technical environment such as a broadcast booth, control room, or gaming/esports venue.
    Two military personnel are working beneath a large aircraft at night, performing maintenance or weapons loading operations. The individual on the left wears camouflage uniform, hearing protection, glasses, and a Princeton headlamp, and is operating a control panel or loading device. The scene is dimly lit, revealing aircraft landing gear, structural components, and what appears to be a weapons bay or cargo area.
    Military personnel are conducting nighttime weapons loading or maintenance operations on a large aircraft, likely a bomber. At least two airmen in uniform are working beneath the open bomb bay or weapons bay of the aircraft using specialized loading equipment. The scene is illuminated by artificial lighting in low-light conditions.
    A nighttime military flight line scene showing personnel working on or near a large military aircraft, likely during maintenance or loading operations. Three individuals are visible, with one wearing US Air Force digital camouflage (ABU/ACU pattern) uniform seated on what appears to be a ground support vehicle. The wet tarmac reflects artificial lighting, indicating recent rainfall.
    A nighttime military airfield scene showing ground crew personnel working on a flatbed munitions cart loaded with what appear to be bomb units arranged in rows. A stealth aircraft, consistent with a B-2 Spirit bomber, is visible in the background on the wet tarmac. The wet surface creates mirror-like reflections of the equipment and personnel.
    A nighttime airfield scene featuring a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber named 'Spirit of South Carolina' parked on a wet tarmac. In the foreground, a large blue munition or weapon component is secured on a wooden and metal cradle with chains. The wet surface creates reflections of the aircraft and ground lighting.
    A nighttime military airfield scene showing a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber named 'Spirit of South Carolina' (tail code WM) parked on a wet tarmac. In the foreground, a munitions cart carries what appears to be a large blue munition or weapon system secured with chains, accompanied by multiple white fin assemblies. The wet surface creates reflections of the aircraft and ground lighting.
    A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, tail number 80331, is photographed from the rear at night on a wet tarmac. The aircraft is parked with its bomb bay doors open and ground crew equipment visible beneath it. Pavement markings reading 'KC-135' are visible on the tarmac in the foreground, suggesting a shared or designated parking/taxiway area.
    A nighttime airfield scene showing multiple munitions secured with chains on a flatbed trailer or weapons transport cart. In the background, a large flying-wing aircraft — consistent with a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber — is visible on the tarmac. The munitions appear to be blue-bodied training or inert ordnance with white tail fin assemblies.
    A nighttime scene at what appears to be a military airfield or airport, with personnel working on the wet tarmac under low-light conditions. A distinctive flying-wing aircraft, consistent with a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, is visible on the left side. A control tower is illuminated in the background, and ground support equipment is staged nearby.
    A nighttime scene showing a single individual seated on or operating ground support equipment on what appears to be a military or commercial airfield tarmac. A large aircraft — likely a stealth bomber based on the distinctive flying wing silhouette visible in the upper portion — is parked nearby. The scene is dimly lit with background airfield lighting and a building visible in the distance.

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