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    U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lands on JS Izumo [Image 5 of 35]

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    A close-up aerial photograph of a U.S. military F-35 fighter jet engaged in aerial refueling via a probe-and-drogue system. The aircraft displays U.S. Air Force/Navy markings including a star-and-bar insignia on the fuselage. The refueling drogue basket is visibly connected to the aircraft's refueling probe extending from the nose area.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    10.03.2021

    Photo by Cpl. Evan Jones 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lighting II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 conducts aerial refueling operations with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 off the coast of Japan, Oct. 3, 2021. VMGR-152 provided aerial refueling to VMFA-242 during a capability test of U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft landing on the Japanese Ship Izumo. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evan Jones)

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    Date Taken: 10.03.2021
    Date Posted: 10.05.2021 04:49
    Photo ID: 6873031
    VIRIN: 211003-M-AV179-1118
    Resolution: 7339x4893
    Size: 22.54 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
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