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    VAQ-132 prepare for night ops [Image 2 of 3]

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    A military aircraft handler stands on a flight line at dusk or dawn, facing a twin-engine jet fighter aircraft head-on. The scene is illuminated by red anti-collision lights from the aircraft, casting a dramatic reddish glow across the tarmac. The ground crew member, wearing a helmet marked '5P', appears to be conducting pre-flight or post-flight checks.

    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, UNITED STATES

    01.26.2021

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus  

    Nellis Air Force Base

    U.S. Navy Airman Steven Savala, aviation ordnanceman assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, signals an EA-18G Growler during Red Flag 21-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 26, 2021. The Growler is a derivative of the F/A-18 Hornet, the U.S. Navy’s maritime strike aircraft. Its mission is mainly electronic attack and suppression of enemy air defenses, particularly at the early stages of hostilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Zachary Rufus)

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    Date Taken: 01.26.2021
    Date Posted: 01.27.2021 19:07
    Photo ID: 6497611
    VIRIN: 210126-F-LY743-1002
    Resolution: 7162x4604
    Size: 2.39 MB
    Location: NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, US
    Web Views: 110
    Downloads: 8

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    A military aircraft ground crew member stands on a flight line at dusk or dawn, wearing a helmet marked '5P', protective goggles, and a face covering. The individual appears to be performing hand signals, likely directing aircraft movement. A military jet aircraft is visible in the blurred background.
    A military aircraft handler stands on a flight line at dusk or dawn, facing a twin-engine jet fighter aircraft head-on. The scene is illuminated by red anti-collision lights from the aircraft, casting a dramatic reddish glow across the tarmac. The ground crew member, wearing a helmet marked '5P', appears to be conducting pre-flight or post-flight checks.
    A dramatic silhouette photograph taken at dusk or dawn showing military personnel on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. The foreground figure is kneeling and pointing, likely a flight deck director giving hand signals to guide aircraft. Multiple jet aircraft silhouettes are visible in the background alongside other crew members.

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