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    493rd FS supports Astral Knight [Image 2 of 4]

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    Two military fighter jets, identifiable as F-15 Eagles, are taxiing in formation on a wet runway at a military airbase. The aircraft are configured with external fuel tanks and appear to be preparing for takeoff or returning from a mission. The overcast sky and damp tarmac suggest recent or ongoing wet weather conditions.

    RAF LAKENHEATH, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM

    09.23.2020

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Roth 

    48th Fighter Wing

    F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron taxi down the flightline in support of exercise Astral Knight 2020 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 23, 2020. AK20 is focused on multinational Integrated Air and Missile Defense assets and will feature fighter and surface-based air defense integration against air and cruise missile threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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    Date Taken: 09.23.2020
    Date Posted: 09.23.2020 07:15
    Photo ID: 6359019
    VIRIN: 200923-F-PW483-0055
    Resolution: 4025x2354
    Size: 5.63 MB
    Location: RAF LAKENHEATH, SUFFOLK, GB
    Web Views: 76
    Downloads: 27

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    A military fighter jet, identifiable by a bald eagle nose art and call sign 'TOXIC', is on a wet tarmac with a pilot seated in the cockpit giving a salute. A ground crew member wearing a headset and holding a tablet device stands in front of the aircraft, likely conducting pre-flight or post-flight checks. The scene appears to be at a military airbase during overcast conditions.
    Two military fighter jets, identifiable as F-15 Eagles, are taxiing in formation on a wet runway at a military airbase. The aircraft are configured with external fuel tanks and appear to be preparing for takeoff or returning from a mission. The overcast sky and damp tarmac suggest recent or ongoing wet weather conditions.
    Three U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter jets are lined up on a wet flight line, identifiable by their twin tail fins bearing the 'LN' tail code and serial numbers AF 86-163, AF 86-166, and AF 86-172. Two ground crew personnel in olive flight suits with yellow belts are visible on the tarmac between the aircraft. The overcast, stormy sky and wet reflective surface suggest recent or ongoing rain at the airfield.
    An F-15 Eagle fighter jet with tail code 'LN 166' is captured during takeoff with afterburners fully engaged, producing visible orange flame and exhaust plumes. The aircraft appears to be assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing based at RAF Lakenheath, UK, identifiable by the 'LN' tail code. The wet runway and overcast sky suggest rainy conditions during the departure.

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