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    A military tradition known as a 'fini flight' or final flight celebration is taking place on an airfield tarmac, where a pilot is being doused with water by colleagues next to an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet. A crowd of military personnel and civilians has gathered to witness the ceremony, which marks a significant milestone such as a pilot's last flight or retirement. The scene takes place in cold winter conditions, evidenced by snow piles visible in the background.

    SWANTON, OHIO, UNITED STATES

    11.16.2019

    Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker 

    180th Fighter Wing Ohio National Guard

    Col. Kevin Doyle, 180th Fighter Wing Commander, conducts his final flight in the F-16, Nov. 16, 2019. The flight, commonly referred to as a Fini Flight, also marked Doyle’s last day as commander of the wing. Doyle is now serving as the Chief of Staff assigned to the Indiana National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker).

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    Date Taken: 11.16.2019
    Date Posted: 11.26.2019 15:17
    Photo ID: 5940483
    VIRIN: 191116-Z-ZJ624-0065
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 7.66 MB
    Location: SWANTON, OHIO, US
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