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    F-35 Lightning II instructor pilots conduct aerial refueling [Image 13 of 37]

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    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35 Lightning II, is captured in a top-down aerial photograph during an active air-to-air refueling operation. A refueling boom from a tanker aircraft (visible in the upper right corner) is extended toward the fighter's refueling receptacle on the fuselage spine. The image is taken from the tanker's boom operator position, providing a close overhead perspective against a blue sky with scattered clouds.

    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    05.16.2013

    Photo by Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr. 

    4th Combat Camera Squadron

    For the first time in Eglin's air space, F-35A Lightning II pilots navigate their aircraft toward an Air Force Reserve KC-135 Stratotanker from the 336th Air Refueling Squadron, March ARB, Calif. The initial cadre of Air Force F-35 instructor pilots at the 33rd Fighter Wing trained with others to qualify in aerial refueling for the joint strike fighter. Their success will add another capability for student pilot training to the F-35 Integrated Training Center here. The 33rd FW is responsible for F-35 A/B/C Lightning II pilot and maintainer training for the Marine Corps, the Navy, the Air Force and, in the future, at least eight coalition partners. Initially, 59 aircraft and three flying squadrons, one for each service/aircraft variant, will be established at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John R. Nimmo, Sr./RELEASED)

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    Date Taken: 05.16.2013
    Date Posted: 05.22.2013 17:24
    Photo ID: 938539
    VIRIN: 130516-F-XL333-441
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 3.49 MB
    Location: EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, US
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