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    F-22 Raptor [Image 15 of 17]

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    A stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-22 Raptor based on its distinctive angular airframe and twin tail fins, is photographed in flight above a dramatic cloudscape. The aircraft is flying at high altitude, partially surrounded by large cumulus cloud formations against a blue sky. The image captures the aircraft in a slight bank, showcasing its low-observable (stealth) design characteristics.

    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 1 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 11:25
    Photo ID: 621874
    VIRIN: 120710-F-JQ435-081
    Resolution: 4588x2916
    Size: 4.47 MB
    Location: ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, MARYLAND, US

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