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    F-22 Raptor [Image 8 of 17]

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    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-22 Raptor, is photographed in flight from a low angle against a partly cloudy sky. The aircraft is captured in a banking maneuver, revealing its distinctive delta-wing planform and twin-tail configuration. The image appears to be a professional military or aviation photography shot with high detail.

    ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    07.10.2012

    Photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock 

    Defense Imagery Management Operations Center     

    A 1st Fighter Wing's F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., pulls away and flies beside a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 756th Air Refueling Squadron, Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility, Md., while his wingman refuels off the east coast, July 10, 2012. The first Raptor assigned to the Wing arrived, Jan. 7, 2005. This aircraft was allocated as a trainer, and was docked in a hanger for maintenance personnel to familiarize themselves with its complex systems. The second Raptor, designated for flying operations, arrived, Jan. 18, 2005. On Dec. 15, 2005, Air Combat Command commander, along with the 1st FW commander, announced the 27th Fighter Squadron as fully operational capable to fly, fight and win with the F-22.

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    Date Taken: 07.10.2012
    Date Posted: 07.11.2012 11:26
    Photo ID: 621861
    VIRIN: 120710-F-JQ435-038
    Resolution: 3580x2442
    Size: 3.15 MB
    Location: ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, MARYLAND, US

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