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    A B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber is captured during takeoff from a military airfield in wet, overcast conditions. The aircraft's eight jet engines are generating significant exhaust wash, creating dramatic smoke and vapor trails across the runway. Runway marker '5' is visible in the foreground, with aircraft shelters and parked aircraft visible in the background.

    UNITED STATES

    02.02.2021

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Thompson 

    Pacific Air Forces

    A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes-off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of a Bomber Task Force deployment, Feb. 2, 2021. Maintaining a safe, secure, effective and ready bomber force is critical to deterring strategic attack against the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob M. Thompson)

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    Date Taken: 02.02.2021
    Date Posted: 02.26.2021 20:18
    Photo ID: 6527193
    VIRIN: 210203-F-JB127-1025
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 3.98 MB
    Location: US
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