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    Tanker fuel sustains stealth fighters in the night [Image 3 of 18]

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    Two military personnel are performing maintenance work on the underside of a large aircraft, likely a military transport or helicopter. The foreground individual is wearing an olive green t-shirt, multicam combat trousers, and black tactical gloves, while reaching upward to work on a structural component. A second person in a flight suit is visible in the background assisting with the same task.

    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    02.10.2022

    Photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier 

    154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard

    Tech. Sgt. Sean Tao, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, services a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 10, 2022, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Due to the immaculate care and mastery of aircraft maintenance professionals, the Air Force’s fleet of KC-135s have provided the service branch’s core aerial refueling capability for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)

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    Date Taken: 02.10.2022
    Date Posted: 02.17.2022 19:36
    Photo ID: 7056881
    VIRIN: 220210-Z-GR156-0039
    Resolution: 4528x3016
    Size: 2.48 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, US
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    Two military personnel in olive green flight suits are engaged in a pre-flight or post-flight briefing on an aircraft flight line. The individual facing the camera has visible name tape reading 'FERGUSON' and wears a unit patch and a Hawaii state flag patch on the sleeve. A large military aircraft is visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in olive green flight suits pose in front of a large military aircraft with 'U.S. AIR F[ORCE]' visible on the fuselage. Both individuals are smiling and making the 'shaka' hand gesture, suggesting a connection to Hawaii. The image appears to be an official or semi-official military portrait taken on a flight line.
    Two military personnel are performing maintenance work on the underside of a large aircraft, likely a military transport or helicopter. The foreground individual is wearing an olive green t-shirt, multicam combat trousers, and black tactical gloves, while reaching upward to work on a structural component. A second person in a flight suit is visible in the background assisting with the same task.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform and black gloves is performing a pre-flight or maintenance inspection on the underside of a large military aircraft on a flight line. The scene appears to be at dusk or dawn at what looks like a military airfield, with hangars, a white cargo van, and mountainous terrain visible in the background. The lighting and tropical mountain backdrop suggest a Pacific region installation, possibly Hawaii.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in military fatigues walk in front of a large military aircraft marked 'U.S. AIR FORCE' with tail number 8038, consistent with a KC-135 Stratotanker. The scene is captured during golden hour or sunset, with warm orange and pink hues illuminating the tarmac. The two individuals appear to be in conversation or sharing a light moment near the aircraft.
    A person is photographed in near-silhouette against a vivid orange sunset sky, framed between large dark curved structures. The subject appears to be looking upward with arms crossed, creating a contemplative or dramatic mood. The backlighting from the sunset provides the primary illumination, rendering most details in shadow.
    A U.S. Air Force aircraft, marked with the number '8038' on the fuselage, is parked on a flight line apron at dusk or dawn with a vivid pink and purple sky in the background. The aircraft appears to be a KC-135 Stratotanker based on its distinctive nose profile and fuselage markings. A single ground crew member is visible standing near the aircraft, likely performing pre-flight or post-flight maintenance checks.
    A pilot, appearing to be a woman with hair pulled back, is seated in an aircraft cockpit during what appears to be a sunrise or sunset flight. The subject is largely silhouetted against the warm orange and blue horizon visible through the cockpit windshield. The cockpit instruments are dimly illuminated with green and red indicator lights.
    A military pilot is seated in the cockpit of a large aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III or similar military transport, flying at altitude during twilight or dawn. The cockpit is illuminated by numerous green and multicolored instrument displays and avionics panels. The pilot is wearing Bose headphones and has a Hawaii state patch visible on their flight suit.
    The image shows the interior of an aircraft cockpit during flight, with two crew members seated at their respective stations. The cockpit is illuminated by red and green instrument lighting, with multiple digital displays and analog gauges visible on the instrument panel. Clouds are visible through the windscreen, suggesting the aircraft is airborne at altitude.
    A night vision (NVG) image showing an aerial refueling operation captured through a night vision goggle lens, producing the characteristic circular green-tinted view. The image shows a refueling boom or probe making contact with a receiver aircraft, with 'HAWAII ANG' markings visible on the tanker aircraft's wing or boom. This appears to be a military aerial refueling operation conducted by the Hawaii Air National Guard.
    This image is captured through a night vision device, producing the characteristic circular green-tinted view. It appears to show a military aircraft, likely a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft, viewed from above or at close range during nighttime operations. Multiple bright green light points are visible, consistent with navigation or position lights on an aircraft.
    This image is captured through night vision goggles (NVG), showing the interior of a military aircraft cockpit at night. The circular vignette characteristic of NVG optics frames an illuminated instrument panel with multiple gauges and control panels. The green monochromatic rendering is typical of Generation 2 or 3 image intensifier night vision technology.
    A night vision image captured through a circular night-vision device (NVD) showing a military jet aircraft in flight. The aircraft appears to be viewed from above or from a tanker aircraft during a nighttime aerial refueling operation. Multiple navigation and formation lights are visible on the aircraft against a dark sky with faint cloud cover below.
    A night vision (NVG) image captured through a circular lens showing an aerial refueling operation in progress. A refueling boom or drogue extends downward from a tanker aircraft toward a receiver aircraft visible in the background. The characteristic green monochrome imagery and circular vignetting confirm this was captured using night vision goggles or a night vision-compatible camera system.
    A nighttime aerial photograph showing at least one military or commercial aircraft illuminated by navigation lights against a dark sky. The image captures prominent red and green navigation/position lights, which are standard on aircraft wingtips. Clouds are faintly visible below, suggesting the aircraft is at altitude.
    A nighttime aerial refueling operation showing a boom from a tanker aircraft connected to a fighter jet. The receiver aircraft has markings reading 'HAWAII' and 'ANG' (Air National Guard) on its tail fins, indicating it belongs to the Hawaii Air National Guard. The scene is illuminated by red and green navigation/refueling lights against a dark sky.
    A nighttime aerial refueling operation captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft, showing the refueling boom extended downward toward a receiver aircraft below. City lights and cloud formations are visible far below, indicating high altitude flight. Navigation lights (green starboard, red port) are visible on the tanker's wing, and partial text 'ANG' (Air National Guard) is legible on the boom assembly.

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