A Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA participating in Exercise Sky Shield 9, returns to formation after a successful refuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base's 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, July 14, 2024, over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Part of Exercise Sky Shield 9 is intended to increase the air component operability between the U.S., Qatar and partner nations, the pilots practice collaborative inflight training scenarios and combat search and rescue (CSAR) regional tactics, techniques, and procedures in defense of regional airspace. (U.S. Air Force Photo Airman 1st Class Thomas Hansford)
Date Taken: | 07.14.2024 |
Date Posted: | 08.08.2024 03:51 |
Photo ID: | 8565901 |
VIRIN: | 240714-F-AI717-1307 |
Resolution: | 4729x3153 |
Size: | 2.63 MB |
Location: | UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, US |
Web Views: | 47 |
Downloads: | 13 |
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