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    Col. Meyers takes to the sky for last time after 31 years [Image 7 of 8]

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    A ground crew member is washing or spraying water on a military aircraft on a tarmac or flight line. The image captures a dramatic burst of water spray obscuring much of the scene. A US military roundel (star-and-bar insignia) is visible on the underside of the aircraft's fuselage.

    SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    02.03.2021

    Photo by Senior Airman Kylee Gardner 

    4th Fighter Wing   

    Col. Aaron Meyers, 4th Operations Group commander, is sprayed down with a firehose after completing his final flight at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2021. Traditionally, once the aircrew member exits their plane after completing a fini-flight, they are sprayed with water by their family members, friends and coworkers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylee Gardner)

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    Date Taken: 02.03.2021
    Date Posted: 02.16.2021 16:49
    Photo ID: 6521982
    VIRIN: 210203-F-DR848-1833
    Resolution: 6386x4480
    Size: 2.38 MB
    Location: SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 23
    Downloads: 9

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    A military or aviation personnel member, crouching down and wearing a flight suit with a green mask, appears to be briefing or explaining documents to a group of civilians including adults and children. The setting appears to be a flight equipment room or gear locker room with red shelving units holding flight helmets, harnesses, and other aviation gear. All individuals visible are wearing face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A masked individual stands at a service counter filling out a form with a pen. The setting appears to be an official government or administrative office, with notices posted on the wall and a second masked person visible behind the counter. The scene likely dates to the COVID-19 pandemic era based on the face coverings.
    Two military personnel wearing flight suits and survival/ejection harnesses walk away from the camera across a tarmac at what appears to be a military air base. Both individuals are carrying large duffel-style bags and are equipped with full flight gear. The image is backlit with partial cloud cover, creating strong shadows on the pavement.
    Two military aviators are seated in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft, likely an F-15, inside a hangar or temporary shelter structure. The aircraft fuselage displays the names 'LT COL DREW "BUTCHER" BURES' and 'LT COL JOHNATHAN "VAPOR" BOTT' in red lettering. One pilot is waving toward the camera while an American flag is visible folded in the cockpit.
    A low-angle upward shot captures a group of people dressed in winter clothing looking skyward against a clear blue sky. At least one person is wearing a face mask. A small aircraft or bird is visible in the upper portion of the sky.
    A military jet aircraft is receiving a traditional water cannon salute on an airfield tarmac, with two fire trucks positioned on either side spraying arching streams of water over the aircraft. This ceremony, known as a 'water arch' or 'wet down,' is typically performed to honor a pilot's final flight or a significant milestone. The scene takes place on a clear day with blue skies and a tree line visible in the background.
    A ground crew member is washing or spraying water on a military aircraft on a tarmac or flight line. The image captures a dramatic burst of water spray obscuring much of the scene. A US military roundel (star-and-bar insignia) is visible on the underside of the aircraft's fuselage.
    A group of approximately 8-10 civilians pose in front of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet on a wet flight line tarmac. The aircraft displays 'SJ' tail codes and the number '333', indicating it belongs to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina. The canopy is open and the scene appears to be a base tour or public affairs visit on a clear, sunny winter day.

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