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    A two-seat military fighter jet, likely an F-15D or F-15E Strike Eagle, is shown on a flight line with two pilots seated in the cockpit wearing flight helmets and gear. The aircraft's fuselage displays crew chief names 'SSgt Brandon Ryder' and 'SrA Anthony Ewing.' Ground crew personnel are visible in the background alongside additional aircraft on the tarmac.

    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, UNITED STATES

    10.14.2012

    Photo by Lawrence Crespo 

    Nellis Air Force Base

    United States Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager, retired and Capt. David Vincent, 65th Aggressor Squadron pilot, taxi to the active runway in an F-15D Eagle, Oct. 14, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Yeager and Vincent commemorated the 65th anniversary of breaking of the sound barrier by flying from Las Vegas to Edwards AFB in southern California.

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    Date Taken: 10.14.2012
    Date Posted: 10.14.2012 18:19
    Photo ID: 722160
    VIRIN: 121014-F-NK166-249
    Resolution: 3786x2524
    Size: 1.6 MB
    Location: NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, US
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    Downloads: 27

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