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    F-16 “Gamblers” arrive at PSAB [Image 2 of 6]

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    A nighttime scene photographed from beneath a large aircraft, showing silhouetted personnel standing on what appears to be a maintenance platform or loading dock. Large illuminated hangar structures with grid-pattern roofing are visible in the background, lit with white and green lights. The perspective is from ground level looking outward under the aircraft's fuselage and engine nacelles.

    PRINCE SULTAN AIR BASE, SAUDI ARABIA

    10.10.2020

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Cary Smith 

    378th Air Expeditionary Wing

    PRINCE SULTAN AIR BASE, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA – A contingent of F-16C Fighting Falcons and support personnel from the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrived at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 10-11, 2020. The squadron, known by the nickname “Gamblers,” will play a key role in supporting the 378th AEW’s mission of sustaining and defending joint and partner forces by projecting combat airpower in support of theater plans and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Wes Wright)

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    Date Taken: 10.10.2020
    Date Posted: 10.16.2020 02:25
    Photo ID: 6391759
    VIRIN: 201010-F-LS872-1022
    Resolution: 4592x3280
    Size: 14.32 MB
    Location: PRINCE SULTAN AIR BASE, SA
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    Downloads: 35

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    A nighttime military deployment or redeployment operation at an airfield, with uniformed personnel descending a mobile stairway from a commercial charter aircraft bearing the 'Omni' livery. Multiple soldiers in camouflage uniforms are visible both on the stairs and dispersing across the tarmac. The scene is illuminated by aircraft lighting, stairway lights, and distant airfield floodlights.
    A nighttime scene photographed from beneath a large aircraft, showing silhouetted personnel standing on what appears to be a maintenance platform or loading dock. Large illuminated hangar structures with grid-pattern roofing are visible in the background, lit with white and green lights. The perspective is from ground level looking outward under the aircraft's fuselage and engine nacelles.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon is captured during takeoff or landing on a desert airstrip. The aircraft bears tail code 'SW' and serial number 'AF 225', indicating it belongs to the 20th Fighter Wing based at Shaw Air Force Base. The arid, flat terrain and hardened aircraft shelters visible in the background suggest a forward operating base in a desert region.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet is captured on a desert airstrip, either landing or taking off. The aircraft bears tail code 'SW' and serial number 'AF 00-225', indicating it belongs to Shaw Air Force Base's 20th Fighter Wing. The arid, sandy terrain in the background suggests a Middle Eastern or desert deployment location.
    A formation of military fighter jets, consistent with F-16 Fighting Falcons, are taxiing in sequence along a runway at a desert air base. The arid, sandy terrain and hazy atmospheric conditions suggest a Middle Eastern or similarly hot, dry geographic location. At least four aircraft are visible in a line, indicating a coordinated departure or arrival operation.
    Two F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighters are taxiing on an airfield apron in front of a large tan/beige military hangar. A banner on the hangar displays what appears to be a Saudi Arabian flag emblem and a unit insignia, suggesting this is a joint or hosted military air base. The aircraft appear to be armed with air-to-air missiles on their wingtips.

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