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    The Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) and US Air Force declare Initial Operational capability (IOC) of Hawaii - Based F-22 aircraft [Image 2 of 10]

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    A U.S. Air Force staff sergeant in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) is working on or inspecting a large piece of military equipment, likely an aircraft component or munition. The service member is wearing orange ear protection and has visible rank insignia on the sleeve. A second individual is partially visible in the background.

    HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    11.08.2012

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Ret. Andrew Jackson 

    154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard

    Senior Master Sgt. Eric Correa, with the 154th Maintenance Squadron, inspects an external fuel tank on the 199th / 19th fighter Squadrons F-22s prior to a launch to mark the Squadrons Initial Operational Capability at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. (Photo by Tech Sgt. Andrew Jackson, 154th Wing Public Affairs)

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    Date Taken: 11.08.2012
    Date Posted: 11.09.2012 13:05
    Photo ID: 779427
    VIRIN: 121108-F-IX631-072
    Resolution: 4592x2576
    Size: 3.06 MB
    Location: HONOLULU, HAWAII, US
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    A dark gray stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-22 Raptor, is captured just above a runway during takeoff or landing. The aircraft's landing gear is deployed and it is flying at very low altitude near a runway distance marker showing the number '3'. The setting appears to be a military airfield with dry grass, a stone wall boundary, and an overcast sky.
    A U.S. Air Force staff sergeant in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) is working on or inspecting a large piece of military equipment, likely an aircraft component or munition. The service member is wearing orange ear protection and has visible rank insignia on the sleeve. A second individual is partially visible in the background.
    The image shows multiple military stealth fighter aircraft stored under large arched fabric shelter structures on a concrete airfield apron. The shelters appear to be semi-permanent tensioned fabric hangars with metal tubular framing, providing weather protection for the aircraft. The aircraft visible are consistent in shape with F-22 Raptor stealth fighters based on their distinctive angular fuselage and canopy profiles.
    A bald military pilot in a flight suit and harness stands in front of a fighter jet inside or near a hangar structure. The aircraft's canopy is open, and the jet appears to be positioned on a tarmac at a military air base. The scene suggests a pre-flight inspection or walk-around check.
    A military pilot in a green flight suit is climbing down a portable ladder from the cockpit of a stealth fighter aircraft, identifiable by its angular, low-observable fuselage design. The aircraft bears the number '062' on its fuselage and is partially sheltered under a curved hangar structure. A flight helmet with a distinctive visor is visible resting in or near the cockpit.
    A military pilot is seated in the cockpit of a fighter jet, wearing full flight gear including a helmet and oxygen mask. The helmet has the word 'nuke' written in red lettering along with a patch or insignia. The aircraft appears to be inside a hangar or under a shelter structure.
    A military airman in camouflage uniform wearing black hearing protection earmuffs stands in profile view on an airfield tarmac. In the background, a military jet aircraft — appearing to be an F-22 Raptor — is visible parked inside or near an arched aircraft shelter/hardened aircraft shelter (HAS). The scene appears to be at a military air base during daylight hours.
    An F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet is taxiing on a flight line apron in front of a large partially-constructed or damaged hangar structure. The aircraft displays tail code 'HH' and a partial serial number ending in '062', indicating assignment to Hickam Field (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii). A second F-22 tail fin is partially visible to the right of the frame.
    Two F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets are parked on a military airfield tarmac, attended by ground crew personnel in military uniforms and high-visibility vests. Behind the aircraft stands a large hangar structure that appears to be under construction or renovation, with exposed steel framing and a green roof. The setting appears to be a U.S. Air Force base, likely in Hawaii based on the architectural style and vegetation visible.
    Two F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets are taxiing on a runway, likely at a military airfield. The foreground aircraft displays tail markings 'HH' with a partial serial number visible, indicating assignment to the 15th Wing at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The scene appears to be during daylight operations with tropical vegetation visible in the background.

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