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    555th FS, ITAF participate in ACE exercise at Rivolto Air Base [Image 3 of 7]

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    A single-engine fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon design, is captured in flight at low altitude during what appears to be a takeoff or climb phase. The aircraft is carrying external stores including what appear to be fuel tanks and/or munitions on its hardpoints. The background features snow-dusted mountains and an overcast sky with diffuse light suggesting dawn or dusk conditions.

    AVIANO AIR BASE, PORDENONE, ITALY

    12.16.2020

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Jeffers  

    31st Fighter Wing

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 16, 2020, during an Agile Combat Employment exercise. The F-16s executed close air support at Rivolto Air Base, Italy. Airmen from the 31st Maintenance Group and 31st Civil Engineer Squadron also worked on the aircraft with Italian counterparts from the 2nd Wing of the Italian air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Halbert)

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    Date Taken: 12.16.2020
    Date Posted: 12.17.2020 11:48
    Photo ID: 6461021
    VIRIN: 201216-F-HC995-1037
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 1.26 MB
    Location: AVIANO AIR BASE, PORDENONE, IT
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    Downloads: 30

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    A military fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is captured during takeoff from a military airbase with afterburner ignited. The aircraft is airborne just above the runway with landing gear still extended. The background features hardened aircraft shelters (HAS), runway lighting, and a mountainous terrain under overcast skies.
    A military fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is captured in flight against a backdrop of mountainous terrain and an overcast sky at dusk or dawn. The aircraft appears to be in a climbing attitude with afterburner engaged, visible as an orange flame at the rear exhaust. The jet is equipped with external stores including missiles and fuel tanks on its hardpoints.
    A single-engine fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon design, is captured in flight at low altitude during what appears to be a takeoff or climb phase. The aircraft is carrying external stores including what appear to be fuel tanks and/or munitions on its hardpoints. The background features snow-dusted mountains and an overcast sky with diffuse light suggesting dawn or dusk conditions.
    A military fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon configuration, is captured in flight against a twilight sky with blue-gray clouds. The aircraft is silhouetted with afterburner flame visible at the engine exhaust, indicating high-thrust operation. The jet appears to be climbing or in a banked ascent, carrying external stores on its hardpoints.
    Three military personnel in olive/green flight suits are crouched beneath a military aircraft inspecting the nose landing gear assembly on a concrete tarmac. Two individuals wear gray knit caps while a third person in black civilian clothing works between them. The inspection appears to be a pre-flight or maintenance check of the undercarriage components.
    A group of military and civilian personnel are gathered on an airfield tarmac, appearing to receive a briefing or tour near military aircraft equipment. All visible individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period. One person is pointing upward, likely directing attention to aircraft components visible in the foreground.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms and face masks are gathered on an airfield tarmac, with two individuals in the foreground appearing to be engaged in conversation. The setting appears to be a military air base, with aircraft, vehicles, and hangars visible in the background. The image likely dates from the COVID-19 pandemic era based on the widespread mask usage.

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