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    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight just above a desert airstrip. The aircraft bears tail code 'ED 392' with the designation 'AF 87-392', identifying it as belonging to the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base. The aircraft is armed with multiple underwing stores and the landing gear is still partially extended.

    EDWARDS AFB, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.24.2021

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys 

    Air Force Test Center

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon participating in the large-scale test event Orange Flag 21-2 takes off at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., June 24, 2021. Orange Flag 21-2 is the nation’s premier multi-domain test event in combination with Eglin Air Force Base’s Emerald Flag, which brings night-one combat advantage to our warriors in the field. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)

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    Date Taken: 06.24.2021
    Date Posted: 06.30.2021 13:22
    Photo ID: 6715332
    VIRIN: 210625-F-CX842-0006
    Resolution: 5398x3599
    Size: 8.5 MB
    Location: EDWARDS AFB, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 122
    Downloads: 35

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    A military service member in camouflage uniform is kneeling on an airfield tarmac, saluting or signaling toward an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet parked under a large open-sided aircraft shelter. The setting appears to be a modern military air base, likely in an arid environment based on the terrain and architecture. The scene depicts standard flight line ground crew operations.
    Military maintenance personnel are performing ground servicing operations on what appears to be an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet on an airfield tarmac. Multiple technicians in military uniforms are working around the aircraft's underside, with one accessing an open weapons bay or equipment panel. A mobile tool/equipment cart with cables is positioned beneath the aircraft to support the maintenance work.
    A military pilot in a green flight suit is climbing into or out of the cockpit of what appears to be an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet. Several ground crew members and technicians are visible around the aircraft on the tarmac. The setting appears to be a military air base with hangar structures visible in the background.
    An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is photographed in flight over an arid desert landscape with a grid-pattern urban area visible in the background. The aircraft appears to be a large military-style drone with a distinctive inverted V-tail configuration and pusher propeller design, consistent with reconnaissance or surveillance UAV platforms. The image was taken from another airborne platform at medium altitude.
    A large military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is parked on a tarmac beneath an open-sided aircraft shelter or sunshade structure. The drone appears to be a General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper or similar long-endurance reconnaissance/strike UAV, viewed from a front-facing perspective. The setting appears to be a desert airfield, consistent with locations such as Edwards Air Force Base or a similar Mojave Desert installation.
    A large military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is parked under a covered hangar structure at what appears to be a desert airbase. The drone is photographed from a front-facing perspective, revealing its distinctive bulbous nose, swept wings, and pusher propeller configuration. The arid desert landscape with mountains and sparse vegetation is visible in the background.
    A military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent in appearance with an MQ-9 Reaper or similar large reconnaissance/strike drone, is taxiing or landing on a desert airstrip. The setting appears to be an arid, high-desert environment with Joshua trees, scrub brush, and mountain ranges visible in the background. Dust is being kicked up behind the aircraft, suggesting recent movement on the unpaved or semi-paved runway.
    A fixed-wing aircraft, likely a UAV or small unmanned aerial vehicle, is captured in flight over an arid desert landscape. The terrain features sparse desert vegetation including yucca plants and dry scrubbrush, consistent with a Mojave Desert or similar southwestern U.S. environment. Two individuals are visible in the background near what appears to be a small airstrip or launch area.
    Two U.S. military aircraft are captured at what appears to be a desert airbase, with an F-35 Lightning II in the foreground just lifting off the runway and a B-1B Lancer bomber visible in the background on the taxiway or runway. The setting is an arid, desert environment with sparse vegetation, mountains in the distance, and a partly cloudy sky. The image suggests a joint operational exercise or simultaneous departure of two distinct aircraft types.
    A military jet aircraft, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is seen in flight over a desert military airbase. The facility features a prominent tan-colored air traffic control tower in the foreground, with hangars and base infrastructure visible in the background. Arid desert terrain and mountain ranges are visible in the distance under a clear blue sky.
    An F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jet is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight with landing gear still deployed. The aircraft bears the tail code 'ED' indicating Edwards Air Force Base assignment, consistent with a test and evaluation unit. The desert terrain and mountain range in the background suggest the location is likely Edwards AFB in California's Mojave Desert.
    A single-seat stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35 Lightning II, is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is shown in a slightly banked orientation, revealing its underside and fuselage details. The image is sharp and well-lit, suggesting daytime flight conditions.
    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jet is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft bears tail code 'ED' indicating assignment to Edwards Air Force Base, with markings identifying it as belonging to the 412th Test Wing, serial number 15242. The engine afterburner nozzle is visibly open, suggesting high-power operation.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight just above a desert airstrip. The aircraft bears tail code 'ED 392' with the designation 'AF 87-392', identifying it as belonging to the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base. The aircraft is armed with multiple underwing stores and the landing gear is still partially extended.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon (two-seat variant, likely F-16D) is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight at what appears to be Edwards Air Force Base, California. The aircraft bears tail code 'ED' and serial number 'AF 90-835', indicating it belongs to the 412th Test Wing. The aircraft is armed/equipped with external stores including fuel tanks and missiles.
    A military personnel member in an olive green flight suit is seated at a multi-monitor workstation, wearing a headset with a boom microphone. The individual appears to be performing air traffic control or mission coordination duties, monitoring radar/tracking displays. Aeronautical charts and documents are visible on the desk in front of them.
    A military personnel member wearing a flight suit and headset is working at a multi-monitor operations console in a dimly lit command or control room. The screens display what appear to be tactical or air traffic control maps with color-coded data overlays. Additional personnel are visible in the background, similarly engaged at workstations.
    A military personnel member wearing a flight suit and headset with microphone is working at a computer workstation in a dimly lit operations room. The individual is focused on dual monitors displaying what appears to be a colorful scheduling or mission planning spreadsheet alongside a document. The setting suggests a command, control, or air operations center environment.
    A female military personnel wearing an olive green flight suit is seated at a multi-monitor workstation in what appears to be a command and control operations center. She is wearing a headset with a boom microphone and has patches visible on her uniform, including what appears to be a U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduate patch and a 'Gators' name tag. Multiple monitors display blue screens marked 'UNCLASSIFIED' along with what appears to be tactical mapping software.
    A U.S. Air Force personnel member wearing an olive green flight suit and communications headset is working at a computer workstation in what appears to be a command and control center. His name tag reads 'NAYAK' and his patches indicate affiliation with 'AF Materiel Command.' The environment features multiple monitors, digital displays, and overhead fluorescent lighting consistent with a military operations facility.

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