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    Red Flag 21-2 Take-offs [Image 7 of 7]

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    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet, marked with tail number 531 and squadron letter 'NL', is captured in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft is carrying multiple under-wing munitions and external fuel tanks, with landing gear retracted and afterburner or navigation light visible on the tail. Desert mountain terrain is visible in the lower background, suggesting a location such as Nevada or a similar arid region.

    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, UNITED STATES

    03.09.2021

    Photo by William Lewis  

    Nellis Air Force Base

    A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 138 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, takes-off during Red Flag 21-2 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, March 8, 2021. Red Flag is the U.S. Air Force’s premier air-to-air combat training exercise, which provides aircrews the experiences of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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    Date Taken: 03.09.2021
    Date Posted: 03.11.2021 12:42
    Photo ID: 6551362
    VIRIN: 210309-F-UT528-1011
    Resolution: 4242x2617
    Size: 4.24 MB
    Location: NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, US
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    A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bomber is captured during takeoff or landing at a desert air base, with landing gear fully extended. The aircraft bears the tail code 'EL' with a yellow stripe, indicating assignment to Ellsworth Air Force Base. Additional military aircraft are visible parked on the flight line in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard (tail code 'WI', serial 87-252) is captured in low-altitude flight against an arid, rocky mountain backdrop. The aircraft is fully loaded with external stores including what appear to be air-to-air missiles, fuel tanks, and targeting/electronic pods. The setting and terrain suggest a desert training environment, likely Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
    A U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18G Growler or F/A-18F Super Hornet with bureau number 510 and the callsign 'RAMPAGE' is captured during takeoff or landing at what appears to be Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The aircraft features distinctive yellow accent markings and a tiger-themed tail art. In the background, a row of U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 demonstration aircraft are parked on the ramp, suggesting this was taken during an air show or large-scale exercise such as Red Flag.
    A single-seat military jet fighter is captured in low-altitude flight over an arid, mountainous desert landscape. The aircraft displays tail markings 'LF' and a serial number beginning with '15037', consistent with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to Luke Air Force Base. The image is sharp and well-composed, taken from a ground-level perspective with a partially cloudy sky in the background.
    A stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35 Lightning II, is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight with landing gear still deployed. The aircraft bears tail number '5111' and displays a roundel insignia on its fuselage, suggesting a non-US operator. The setting appears to be an arid desert airbase with rocky mountains visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle is captured in low-altitude flight over a desert mountain range. The aircraft bears tail code 'MO' and serial number 8371, indicating it belongs to the 366th Fighter Wing based at Mountain Home Air Force Base. The jet is heavily loaded with external ordnance and appears to be on a training or combat sortie.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet, marked with tail number 531 and squadron letter 'NL', is captured in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft is carrying multiple under-wing munitions and external fuel tanks, with landing gear retracted and afterburner or navigation light visible on the tail. Desert mountain terrain is visible in the lower background, suggesting a location such as Nevada or a similar arid region.

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