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    F-22 Raptor [Image 9 of 17]

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    Two fifth-generation stealth fighter jets are flying in formation against a backdrop of cumulus clouds and blue sky. Both aircraft are painted in a gray low-visibility scheme and appear to be flying at high altitude. The image is taken from a nearby aircraft, likely a tanker or chase plane, providing a close aerial perspective.

    ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    07.10.2012

    Photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock 

    Defense Imagery Management Operations Center     

    A pair of 1st Fighter Wing's F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. pulls away and flies behind a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 756th Air Refueling Squadron, Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility, Md. after receiving fuel off the east coast on 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 11:27
    Photo ID: 621863
    VIRIN: 120710-F-JQ435-042
    Resolution: 4188x2566
    Size: 5.36 MB
    Location: ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, MARYLAND, US

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