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    50th EARS refuels Super Hornets over Iraq [Image 1 of 6]

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    This image captures an aerial refueling operation between two military aircraft, photographed from the tanker aircraft looking down at the receiver. A refueling boom is visibly connected to the receiver aircraft's refueling receptacle, with the letters 'ARW' partially visible on the boom. The receiver aircraft appears to be an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) based on its distinctive fuselage and cockpit shape.

    IRAQ

    10.02.2020

    Photo by Senior Airman Duncan Bevan 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Mighty Strikes" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94, receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker while conducing a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Oct. 2, 2020. VFA-94 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing 17, deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan)

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    Date Taken: 10.02.2020
    Date Posted: 10.15.2020 03:14
    Photo ID: 6383876
    VIRIN: 201002-F-HF102-0086
    Resolution: 5018x3482
    Size: 8.15 MB
    Location: IQ
    Web Views: 43
    Downloads: 22

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    This image captures an aerial refueling operation between two military aircraft, photographed from the tanker aircraft looking down at the receiver. A refueling boom is visibly connected to the receiver aircraft's refueling receptacle, with the letters 'ARW' partially visible on the boom. The receiver aircraft appears to be an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) based on its distinctive fuselage and cockpit shape.
    A U.S. Navy Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet, bureau number 204, is photographed in flight against a partly cloudy sky. The twin-engine, twin-tail multirole fighter is carrying multiple air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions on its wing and fuselage hardpoints. The aircraft appears to be in active service configuration with a two-seat cockpit occupied by at least one visible crew member.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from above, showing a military jet fighter receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft via a probe-and-drogue system. The receiver aircraft bears the number '914' and markings 'ARW' on its wing. The photo is taken from the tanker's perspective looking down at the fighter, with arid terrain and scattered clouds visible far below.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to VFA-94 'Mighty Shrikes' is photographed in flight above a cloud layer against a clear blue sky. The aircraft bears modex number 200 and tail code 'NA', indicating it is the squadron commander or DCAG aircraft, with distinctive orange and white markings on the tail. The jet is carrying external stores including what appears to be a fuel tank or weapon on the centerline station.
    A military jet aircraft is captured during a nighttime aerial refueling operation, approaching a tanker aircraft's refueling boom. The receiver aircraft displays navigation lights including a green light on the left wing and red lights on the right side. The scene is dramatically lit against a dark sky with cloud layers visible below.
    A military jet aircraft is photographed at night, illuminated by red and white navigation/position lights creating dramatic light streaks. The aircraft appears to be on a flight deck or in flight, with at least one other aircraft partially visible to the left. The low-light conditions create a high-contrast, dramatic composition with the aircraft largely in silhouette.

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    KC-135
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    AFCENT
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    1st Combat Camera Squadron
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    ComCam
    Super Hornet
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    Stratotanker

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