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    Heritage A-10C refuels during ESGR Bosslift [Image 5 of 9]

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    An aerial photograph showing a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft flying in close proximity to what appears to be a larger USAF aircraft, likely a tanker, whose wing tip is visible in the foreground. The image is taken from the perspective of the larger aircraft, with 'USAF' markings clearly visible on its wing. Both aircraft are flying at altitude under a mostly clear blue sky with light cloud cover.

    FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, UNITED STATES

    08.27.2021

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Rita Jimenez 

    122nd Fighter Wing

    An A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft, assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard, flies alongside a KC-135R Stratotanker with the 434th Aerial Refueling Wing Aug. 27, 2021, over Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. Employers nominated through Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve were given the opportunity to see the heritage A-10C with commemorative paint scheme refuel in flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Rita Jimenez)

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2021
    Date Posted: 09.01.2021 16:21
    Photo ID: 6813206
    VIRIN: 210827-Z-FB540-1051
    Resolution: 6192x4128
    Size: 9.26 MB
    Location: FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, US
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    Downloads: 42

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    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft. An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is positioned directly below the refueling boom, receiving or preparing to receive fuel mid-flight. The photograph is taken from inside the tanker looking downward through the boom operator's observation window, with agricultural terrain visible far below.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed from above during an aerial refueling operation, with the tanker's refueling boom visible at the top of the frame. The aircraft features distinctive nose art depicting a cat-like face, and markings including 'ARW' on the tail and the number '34' on the left wing. The ground terrain is visible far below, indicating high-altitude flight.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed in flight from the perspective of a larger aircraft, likely a tanker or transport, with its wing and engines visible in the foreground. The A-10 appears to be flying in close formation, possibly during or after an aerial refueling operation. The image was taken at altitude over what appears to be a flat, partially cloudy landscape.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft bears tail markings 'IN' and the number '5244', along with a '100' marking on the fuselage, suggesting a centennial or milestone commemoration. The aircraft is loaded with underwing ordnance and appears to be on a training or operational mission.
    An aerial photograph showing a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft flying in close proximity to what appears to be a larger USAF aircraft, likely a tanker, whose wing tip is visible in the foreground. The image is taken from the perspective of the larger aircraft, with 'USAF' markings clearly visible on its wing. Both aircraft are flying at altitude under a mostly clear blue sky with light cloud cover.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is photographed in flight from the perspective of a larger USAF aircraft, likely a tanker. The A-10 bears the number '100' on its fuselage and 'IN' tail code markings, indicating it belongs to an Indiana Air National Guard unit. The image captures both aircraft in clear blue sky conditions, suggesting a potential aerial refueling or formation flight scenario.
    Two A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) aircraft are flying in formation, photographed from what appears to be a larger aircraft whose wing is visible in the foreground. The closer A-10 displays tail markings 'IN' with serial number '1244' and a '100' marking on the nose, indicating an Indiana Air National Guard unit. Both aircraft are carrying visible ordnance and equipment on their hardpoints.
    An aerial photograph taken from a tanker aircraft showing two A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) aircraft in close formation during what appears to be an aerial refueling operation. The image is shot from the boom operator's position looking down and forward, with one A-10 in the foreground below and another visible in the mid-distance. The aircraft are flying over a flat, agricultural landscape with scattered cumulus clouds.
    An aerial photograph taken from the rear observation window of a tanker aircraft showing three A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft flying in formation. The image is captured from the boom operator's station of what appears to be a KC-135 or similar refueling tanker. Agricultural flatlands are visible far below, suggesting flight over the American Midwest.

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