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    EQ-4 Final Landing [Image 6 of 8]

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    A large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent with an MQ-9 Reaper or similar reconnaissance/strike drone, is positioned on a concrete apron directly in front of an open military hangar. The aircraft faces the camera head-on, with its long, slender wings fully extended and tethered cables visible on the ground. Several military personnel in camouflage uniforms are visible in the background near the hangar entrance.

    GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES

    07.29.2021

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Jack LeGrand 

    Grand Forks Air Force Base

    An EQ-4 Block-20 Global Hawk is positioned outside a hangar after performing its final landing on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., on July 29, 2021. The unmanned aircraft was retired to meet the needs of future power competitions and to make way for new technologies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack LeGrand)

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    Date Taken: 07.29.2021
    Date Posted: 08.03.2021 16:28
    Photo ID: 6764278
    VIRIN: 210729-F-VY761-1006
    Resolution: 7810x2771
    Size: 3.56 MB
    Location: GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH DAKOTA, US
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    A large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is captured in low-altitude flight over an airfield runway, consistent in appearance with a high-altitude reconnaissance drone such as the RQ-4 Global Hawk or similar platform. The aircraft features distinctive long, slender wings and a bulbous nose fairing typical of surveillance UAVs. Airport infrastructure including hangars, a water tower, and runway marker lights are visible in the background.
    A large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent in appearance with a Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk, is visible on or near a runway at a military airfield. The aircraft features the distinctive long wingspan, bulbous nose fairing, and rear-mounted engine characteristic of high-altitude reconnaissance drones. A radar dome (radome) structure and tree line are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is taxiing on a runway at what appears to be a military airfield. Two personnel in military camouflage uniforms are observing the aircraft, one wearing a yellow firefighter/safety helmet. The aircraft displays the 'U.S. AIR FORCE' marking and features a distinctive bulbous nose housing sensor equipment.
    A large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent with an MQ-9 Reaper or similar military drone, is receiving a ceremonial water cannon salute on a military airfield runway. Four personnel in yellow flight suits and helmets operate fire hoses on both sides of the aircraft, creating an arching water spray over it. This type of ceremony typically marks a significant milestone such as a final flight or unit retirement.
    A U.S. Air Force maintainer or crew chief is crouching beneath the fuselage of a military aircraft on a flight line, inspecting or performing a pre-flight check near the nose landing gear. The aircraft displays 'U.S. AIR' markings and a digital camouflage roundel, consistent with a U.S. Air Force jet. Yellow wheel chocks are in place securing the nose gear.
    A large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent with an MQ-9 Reaper or similar reconnaissance/strike drone, is positioned on a concrete apron directly in front of an open military hangar. The aircraft faces the camera head-on, with its long, slender wings fully extended and tethered cables visible on the ground. Several military personnel in camouflage uniforms are visible in the background near the hangar entrance.
    A large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent with the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk, is positioned on a military airfield tarmac viewed from a front-facing angle. Several military personnel in camouflage uniforms are stationed around the aircraft, with large hangars visible in the background. The scene appears to depict pre-flight or post-flight ground operations at a military air base.
    A young man wearing a military flight suit (olive drab/green) is grilling food outdoors on a large black smoker/grill. He is smiling at the camera while holding an aluminum foil pan, with multiple trays of food visible on the grill. The setting appears to be a military base or installation, based on his uniform patches and the background environment.

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