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    F-22 Raptor [Image 14 of 17]

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    A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fifth-generation stealth fighter jet is photographed in flight above a cloud layer. The aircraft displays its characteristic angular stealth geometry, twin tail fins, and gray low-observable coating. The tail code 'FF' is partially visible, indicating assignment to a Langley AFB-based unit.

    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: 621872
    VIRIN: 120710-F-JQ435-079
    Resolution: 4928x3264
    Size: 5.15 MB
    Location: ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, MARYLAND, US

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