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    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured at the moment of takeoff from a military or joint-use airfield. The aircraft is in a nose-up attitude with landing gear still extended, indicating it has just lifted off the runway. A control tower with red and white markings and a large hangar facility are visible in the background.

    COLD LAKE, ALBERTA, CANADA

    06.12.2001

    Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot 

    185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 from the Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Fighter Wing takes off at the Canadian Air Force Base Cold Lake on June 6, 2001 during Maple Flag Air Exercise 2001.
    U.S. Air National Guard photo Technical Sgt. Vincent De Groot 185th Fighter Wing

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    Date Taken: 06.12.2001
    Date Posted: 10.02.2019 14:05
    Photo ID: 5804649
    VIRIN: 010612-Z-KZ880-033
    Resolution: 2400x1574
    Size: 448.5 KB
    Location: COLD LAKE, ALBERTA, CA
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