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    F-22 Raptor [Image 13 of 17]

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    A close-up aerial photograph of a military jet fighter cockpit taken from above and slightly to the side, likely during an air-to-air refueling operation. A pilot wearing a flight helmet is visible inside the canopy, which has a distinctive gold/amber tinted bubble shape. A bright green light is visible inside the cockpit, possibly from an instrument display or refueling indicator.

    ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    07.10.2012

    Photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock 

    Defense Imagery Management Operations Center     

    A KC-135 Stratotanker with the 756th Air Refueling Squadron, Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility, Md. refuels a 1st Fighter Wing's F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. 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: 621871
    VIRIN: 120710-F-JQ435-069
    Resolution: 4928x3264
    Size: 8.6 MB
    Location: ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, MARYLAND, US

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