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    Taming a Raptor; an F-22 crew chief's mission [Image 3 of 17]

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    A military aircraft maintainer or crew chief is performing an under-fuselage inspection of a military jet aircraft, using a flashlight to examine the underside. The aircraft bears a name placard reading 'Pilot: Lt Col Jeffery "Vader" [Patterson or similar]'. The technician is lying on the tarmac while reaching upward, with red safety streamers and a yellow ladder stand visible nearby.

    TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    07.14.2021

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Tiffany Del Oso 

    325th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Ritchie, 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 Raptor crew chief, inspects the underside of an F-22 at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida, July 14, 2021. After each flight, the assigned crew chief will inspect every weapons bay, wheel well and panel for damage to ensure the safety and capability of each jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tiffany Price)

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    Date Taken: 07.14.2021
    Date Posted: 07.22.2021 11:46
    Photo ID: 6745089
    VIRIN: 210714-F-DB615-1184
    Resolution: 5504x8256
    Size: 2.61 MB
    Location: TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, US
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    A military ground crew member (marshaller) is directing an F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft on a flight line tarmac. The marshaller has both arms raised overhead with wrists crossed, signaling a stop command to the aircraft. The setting appears to be a tropical or coastal air base based on the bright sunlight, blue sky, and flat terrain visible in the background.
    The image shows a close-up of a fuel nozzle connected to the underside of a United States military aircraft during a ground refueling operation. A low-visibility USAF roundel (star-and-bar insignia) is clearly visible on the aircraft's fuselage underside. The fueling equipment includes a pressure refueling coupling with safety lanyards and a red dust cap.
    A military aircraft maintainer or crew chief is performing an under-fuselage inspection of a military jet aircraft, using a flashlight to examine the underside. The aircraft bears a name placard reading 'Pilot: Lt Col Jeffery "Vader" [Patterson or similar]'. The technician is lying on the tarmac while reaching upward, with red safety streamers and a yellow ladder stand visible nearby.
    A military aircraft maintainer is seated on a concrete flight line surface, using a flashlight to inspect the undercarriage or nose gear area of a military jet aircraft. The technician is wearing a boonie hat, olive/tan t-shirt, and black pants with high-visibility yellow striping. Red safety streamers and yellow wheel chocks are visible, indicating the aircraft is secured for ground maintenance.
    A military aircraft maintainer or crew chief is inspecting or working on the underside of a military jet aircraft, likely near a weapons pylon or landing gear bay area. The technician is wearing a military-style olive drab t-shirt, a patrol cap, and a high-visibility yellow safety belt or reflective band around the waist. The image is taken from a low angle beneath the aircraft fuselage, revealing internal structural components and wiring.
    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) boonie hat and olive drab t-shirt is conducting a close visual inspection of the underside of a military aircraft. He is looking upward and touching the aircraft's fuselage or wing surface, examining rivets and panel seams. This appears to be a pre-flight or maintenance inspection conducted on a flight line.
    A person wearing aviation headset and glasses is looking through what appears to be a cockpit or aircraft window. The image is taken from a close, dramatic angle inside an aircraft, with light coming through the window. The subject appears to be monitoring or observing something outside the aircraft.
    A military pilot in full flight gear gives a high-five to a ground crew member on an aircraft flight line. The interaction takes place directly in front of what appears to be a stealth fighter jet, likely an F-35 or F-22, suggesting a post-flight or pre-flight exchange. The ground crew member is smiling, indicating a positive, celebratory interaction.
    A military pilot in a green flight suit and survival gear crouches over a ruggedized laptop on a Pelican-style hard case on an airfield tarmac. A second service member in a olive t-shirt stands in the background observing. A dark aircraft wing is partially visible in the upper left corner.
    A military pilot in a green flight suit is walking on an airfield tarmac near the wing of an aircraft. He is wearing full flight gear including a life preserver unit (LPU), harness, and has a kneeboard document attached to his thigh. A squadron patch is visible on his left shoulder and a name tag on his chest.
    A military pilot in a green flight suit is leaning into the open cockpit of a fighter jet, appearing to inspect or interact with the cockpit instruments. The aircraft features a Head-Up Display (HUD) with distinctive green/blue reflective glass and the number '040' is visible on the fuselage. The image is taken from a low angle, with a partly cloudy sky visible in the background.
    A military pilot is seated in the open cockpit of a fighter jet, wearing a flight helmet and oxygen mask with a green flight suit. The aircraft features a distinctive gold-tinted canopy characteristic of stealth fighter designs. The image is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the cockpit area against a partly cloudy sky.
    The image shows multiple F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets on a military airfield tarmac under partly cloudy skies. The foreground aircraft bears 'TY' tail codes, indicating assignment to Tyndall Air Force Base. Ground personnel are visible on the flight line, suggesting routine flight operations or deployment activity.
    A military or aviation flight helmet with an integrated oxygen mask and corrugated breathing hose is resting on a dark surface, likely a desk or table. The helmet is gray with black straps, a visor mount, and a metal chin buckle with a visible label. The background is blurred but shows a cluttered workspace with boxes, bags, and miscellaneous equipment.
    A male individual wearing military-style clothing is standing in what appears to be a gear storage room, inspecting or handling a piece of olive-drab military equipment. He is wearing a sage green t-shirt with a small aircraft insignia on the chest and OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) trousers. Multiple large military rucksacks or parachute packs are visible on racks in the background.
    A person wearing military-style clothing, including an olive drab t-shirt with a small aircraft silhouette graphic and OCP/MultiCam camouflage pants, is handling what appears to be military gear or a parachute pack. The individual is gesturing with one hand while holding a piece of olive drab equipment with the other. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or equipment room.
    A soldier in military camouflage pants and an olive drab t-shirt is kneeling on the floor, handling what appears to be military equipment or gear. Several other uniformed personnel are visible in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or staging area.

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