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    U.S. Air Force B-52s return to Europe for ally, partner training [Image 8 of 10]

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    A large multi-engine strategic bomber, consistent with a B-52 Stratofortress, is captured at the moment of takeoff from a military airfield. The aircraft's landing gear is still extended and visible beneath the fuselage as it lifts off the runway, generating a significant dust and exhaust plume behind it. The setting appears to be a flat, grassy airbase with tree lines visible in the background.

    NORTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES

    08.21.2020

    Photo by Airman Jan Valle 

    Minot Air Force Base

    A B-52H Stratofortress takes off, Aug. 21, 2020, at Minot Air Force Base,North Dakota. The bomber aircraft will conduct theater integration and flight training across Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jan K. Valle)

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    Date Taken: 08.21.2020
    Date Posted: 08.22.2020 06:01
    Photo ID: 6324521
    VIRIN: 200821-F-AV821-1656
    Resolution: 4096x2730
    Size: 995.84 KB
    Location: NORTH DAKOTA, US
    Web Views: 102
    Downloads: 19

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    Military personnel in olive green flight suits are gathered at a service counter in what appears to be a flight operations or scheduling office. Several individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The setting includes multiple monitors, a digital clock/timer display, and a bulletin board typical of a military operations facility.
    The image shows a military flight line with two large gray bomber aircraft, identifiable as B-52 Stratofortresses, bearing tail numbers 1001 and 0044. Ground crew personnel and flight crew members are visible on the tarmac performing pre-flight or post-flight operations. A white Chevrolet support van and a red ground support equipment cart are also present on the apron.
    A military service member in olive drab/tan uniform is performing maintenance work on a large military aircraft's landing gear assembly. The technician is crouched beneath the aircraft fuselage, inspecting or servicing the main landing gear wheel. Several equipment cases and tools are placed on the tarmac nearby.
    A ground crew member wearing a red high-visibility vest and hearing protection is using hand signals to marshal a large military bomber aircraft on a tarmac. The marshalller's arms are crossed above their head, indicating a stop or hold signal to the aircraft crew. The aircraft visible is consistent with a B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber, identifiable by its distinctive swept wings and multiple engine pods.
    The image shows at least two B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers parked on a military airfield tarmac. Both aircraft display 'MT' tail codes, indicating they belong to the Montana-based 5th Bomb Wing or 341st unit. Ground crew personnel are visible near the aircraft on the flight line.
    A large military bomber aircraft, identifiable as a B-52 Stratofortress with tail number 0044, is taxiing or parked on a runway apron. A military air traffic control tower is visible in the background to the left. The aircraft displays a unit insignia on its nose and has multiple engine pods visible on the right wing.
    A large aircraft, consistent with a B-52 Stratofortress bomber, is visible on what appears to be a military airfield runway or taxiway. The aircraft appears to be on the ground in a damaged or crashed state, surrounded by what appears to be fire suppression foam. The image is taken from a distance across a grass field with various ground equipment visible in the foreground.
    A large multi-engine strategic bomber, consistent with a B-52 Stratofortress, is captured at the moment of takeoff from a military airfield. The aircraft's landing gear is still extended and visible beneath the fuselage as it lifts off the runway, generating a significant dust and exhaust plume behind it. The setting appears to be a flat, grassy airbase with tree lines visible in the background.
    A large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, is taking off or landing on a runway while generating significant dust and debris clouds. A second aircraft or jet is visible in the upper right portion of the image, trailing dark smoke. The scene appears to be at a military airfield with manicured grass infields and flat terrain.
    A military or large transport aircraft is taking off or performing a low-altitude pass over an airfield runway, generating significant dark exhaust smoke trails. The scene shows a well-maintained airfield with mowed grass infields, taxiways, and airport infrastructure including a lighting or communications tower on the right. Hazy atmospheric conditions and heavy smoke reduce overall visibility in the background.

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