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    134th Air Refueling Wing hosts local civic leaders on refueling flight [Image 6 of 8]

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    A military aircrew member, identified by a patch as a 'Boom Operator', is photographed in the prone/lying position inside what appears to be a tanker aircraft, looking downward through a viewing window. He is wearing a flight suit, aviation headset with boom microphone, and is positioned at the rear of the aircraft where aerial refueling operations are conducted. The image is dramatically lit with strong contrast between shadow and light.

    KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES

    11.14.2019

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Teri Eicher 

    134th Air Refueling Wing

    Members of the Knox County and Knoxville City mayors’ staff experienced a civil leaders flight on a KC-135r out of McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base November 14th. The mayors and their staff were invited to learn more about the mission and community impact of the 134th Air Refueling Wing, and were able to experience an in-air refueling first-hand.

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    Date Taken: 11.14.2019
    Date Posted: 11.15.2019 14:28
    Photo ID: 5914549
    VIRIN: 191114-Z-GX596-241
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 983.53 KB
    Location: KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, US
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    Downloads: 4

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    A group of approximately 15 civilians pose in front of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 aircraft bearing the markings of the 134th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) and the Tennessee state flag emblem, with tail number 1509. The aircraft's forward cargo door is open with a boarding stairway visible on the right side, suggesting a tour or visit event. A vehicle marked 'Tennessee Volu[nteers]' in orange and black is partially visible on the right.
    A woman with wavy reddish-brown hair is peering into or through a confined space, likely the interior of a vehicle or aircraft. The perspective is from a low angle looking up, creating a dramatic framing effect. A partially visible yellow warning label reading 'THERM... BOOM O...' is visible in the background.
    A middle-aged man is lying on his back or crouching to inspect the underside of a vehicle. He is wearing hearing protection (ear plugs) and appears to be examining mechanical components beneath the vehicle. A second person's head is partially visible in the foreground, suggesting a collaborative inspection or training scenario.
    Two individuals are seated inside what appears to be a military aircraft. A woman wearing glasses and casual clothing is positioned in the background, while a man in a flight suit wearing a communications headset is in the foreground. The setting suggests a familiarization flight or media/civilian observer ride-along.
    A military boom operator is shown in the rear station of what appears to be a tanker aircraft, looking through the observation window. He is wearing Bose aviation headphones with a boom microphone and a flight suit with a 'Boom Operator' patch visible on his shoulder. The image captures him in a focused, working posture during what appears to be an aerial refueling operation.
    A military aircrew member, identified by a patch as a 'Boom Operator', is photographed in the prone/lying position inside what appears to be a tanker aircraft, looking downward through a viewing window. He is wearing a flight suit, aviation headset with boom microphone, and is positioned at the rear of the aircraft where aerial refueling operations are conducted. The image is dramatically lit with strong contrast between shadow and light.
    Two individuals are examining the underside or interior of a military aircraft, likely a refueling tanker. One person wearing olive/military attire and headphones appears to be operating or demonstrating equipment, while a second person in a red blazer observes with interest. Visible warning labels and mechanical components suggest this is an official tour or inspection of aircraft systems.
    A woman in a red jacket is using a smartphone to photograph through a small illuminated window or porthole, likely inside a military or cargo aircraft. The interior shows straps, harnesses, and safety equipment typical of military transport aircraft. A sign reading 'RADIATION' and another partially visible sign with 'TO OP... PULL HANDLE' are visible nearby.

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