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    Visiting KC-135R Stratotanker Aircrews Training In Arctic Conditions [Image 2 of 4]

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    Multiple U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft are parked on a snow-covered flight line, likely at an Alaskan air base during winter operations. Steam or exhaust vapor is visible rising from ground support equipment beneath the aircraft, suggesting engine warm-up or de-icing procedures are underway. Tail markings indicate aircraft from at least two units: Alaska Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Mobility Command (AMC) from McConnell Air Force Base.

    EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    01.29.2020

    Photo by Master Sgt. James Michaels 

    168th Wing

    Working in -30 F temperatures, aircrews from the 22nd Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and the 151st Air Refueling Wing, Wright Air National Guard Base, Utah, train in the same arctic conditions in Interior Alaska that aircrews from the 168th Wing, Eielson AFB, Alaska, routinely work in, January 29, 2020. The visiting Airmen are learning what it takes to keep the KC-135R Stratotanker in a 'ready state' in sub-zero temperatures.

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    Date Taken: 01.29.2020
    Date Posted: 02.03.2020 17:01
    Photo ID: 6068351
    VIRIN: 200129-Z-DB406-0002
    Resolution: 2048x1365
    Size: 204.3 KB
    Location: EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, US
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    A large military or cargo aircraft is parked on a snow-covered tarmac during what appears to be early morning or late evening, with dramatic low-angle sunlight creating golden reflections on the snow. Steam or exhaust vapor rises from the engines and ground support equipment, indicating cold weather operations. Ground support vehicles and equipment are positioned around the aircraft on the frozen apron.
    Multiple U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft are parked on a snow-covered flight line, likely at an Alaskan air base during winter operations. Steam or exhaust vapor is visible rising from ground support equipment beneath the aircraft, suggesting engine warm-up or de-icing procedures are underway. Tail markings indicate aircraft from at least two units: Alaska Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Mobility Command (AMC) from McConnell Air Force Base.
    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard (ANG) is parked on a snow-covered flight line, with steam or exhaust vapor rising dramatically around the aircraft, likely from engine warm-up or ground support equipment in extremely cold conditions. The tail markings read 'ALASKA' and 'ANG 83524' with a U.S. flag insignia visible. The scene is backlit by a low sun breaking through overcast clouds, creating a striking atmospheric effect.
    A U.S. Air Force aircraft, identified by markings as serial number 0334, is parked on a snow-covered tarmac at an Alaska Air National Guard facility. Ground support equipment is connected to the aircraft, with visible steam or exhaust suggesting active pre-flight or maintenance operations in cold weather conditions. The setting is consistent with winter Arctic or sub-Arctic operations.

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