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    114th Operations Group Commander reaches flying milestone [Image 2 of 6]

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    A military fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is photographed in dramatic silhouette on a tarmac with the sun positioned directly behind it creating a strong backlit effect. A pilot is visible in the cockpit, and the aircraft appears to be on the ground at a military air base. The image is a low-angle shot emphasizing the aircraft's profile against a partly cloudy sky.

    SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES

    08.14.2020

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Duane Duimstra 

    114th Fighter Wing

    Col. Cory Kestel, 114th Operations Group commander, prepares a F-16 fighting falcon for launch prior to his 3000 hour flight at Joe Foss Field, S.D., Aug. 14, 2020. Kestel reached 1000 flying hours in 2007 and 2,000 flying hours in 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Duane Duimstra)

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    Date Taken: 08.14.2020
    Date Posted: 08.16.2020 13:19
    Photo ID: 6316684
    VIRIN: 200814-Z-SJ722-1003
    Resolution: 4997x3325
    Size: 5.89 MB
    Location: SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, US
    Web Views: 51
    Downloads: 10

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    A military pilot is seated in or climbing into the cockpit of a fighter jet, appearing to inspect or interact with the canopy or HUD (Heads-Up Display). The pilot is wearing a flight suit, survival vest, and has a green flight bag nearby. The image is taken at what appears to be golden hour lighting on a flight line or airfield.
    A military fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is photographed in dramatic silhouette on a tarmac with the sun positioned directly behind it creating a strong backlit effect. A pilot is visible in the cockpit, and the aircraft appears to be on the ground at a military air base. The image is a low-angle shot emphasizing the aircraft's profile against a partly cloudy sky.
    A military fighter jet pilot is seated in the cockpit of what appears to be an F/A-18 or similar single-seat fighter aircraft. The pilot is wearing a flight helmet and appears to be conducting pre-flight checks or communicating via radio. The image is taken from ground level with a partly cloudy sky in the background.
    Two military aviators in olive drab flight suits are standing beside a military jet aircraft on a flight line or tarmac. They appear to be engaged in conversation, likely following a flight or during pre/post-flight activities. The aircraft has a name 'COLE BRUSCHER' stenciled on its fuselage, consistent with U.S. Air Force fighter jet markings.
    Four military aviators in flight suits pose in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet aircraft marked with 'South Dakota' on the fuselage and tail number AF 88 471. The personnel are wearing olive/sage green flight suits with various patches and flight gear. The photo appears to be taken on a flight line or tarmac at a military airfield.
    A military pilot or crew member in an olive green flight suit is leaning into the open cockpit of a fighter jet, appearing to inspect or adjust equipment. A green-tinted Head-Up Display (HUD) is prominently visible in the foreground. The image is taken from close range on what appears to be a flight line under clear skies.

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