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    Refueling the Air Force's Elite [Image 1 of 8]

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    A United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon is captured during an aerial refueling operation with a tanker aircraft, viewed from above and behind the tanker's boom operator position. The jet displays the iconic red, white, and blue Thunderbirds livery with 'UNITED STATES AIR FORCE' lettering along the fuselage. A patchwork of agricultural fields is visible far below, suggesting the aircraft are at high altitude over a rural Midwestern landscape.

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    07.30.2026

    Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Brian Ellison 

    126th Air Refueling Wing

    A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 peels off after receiving fuel from a 126th Air Refueling Wing, KC-135 Stratotanker after being refueled, July 30, 2026. The Illinois Air National Guard unit refueled the team twice on their way to a show in New York. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Brian Ellison)

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    Date Taken: 07.30.2026
    Date Posted: 08.06.2026 17:29
    Photo ID: 9855083
    VIRIN: 260730-Z-ET407-1002
    Resolution: 4626x5783
    Size: 10.93 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 20
    Downloads: 5

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    A United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon is captured during an aerial refueling operation with a tanker aircraft, viewed from above and behind the tanker's boom operator position. The jet displays the iconic red, white, and blue Thunderbirds livery with 'UNITED STATES AIR FORCE' lettering along the fuselage. A patchwork of agricultural fields is visible far below, suggesting the aircraft are at high altitude over a rural Midwestern landscape.
    An aerial photograph taken from inside a larger aircraft showing a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon in close proximity, likely during an air-to-air refueling or formation flight. The aircraft displays the distinctive Thunderbirds livery of white with red and blue accents, with 'USAF' and 'United States Air Force' markings clearly visible. A patchwork of agricultural fields is visible far below, indicating high-altitude flight.
    A formation of USAF Thunderbirds aerobatic demonstration jets fly in a tight echelon formation high above a patchwork landscape. All aircraft are emitting white smoke trails from their engines, indicating an active aerial demonstration. The jets are identifiable as F-16 Fighting Falcons painted in the iconic red, white, and blue Thunderbirds livery.
    Seven USAF Thunderbirds aerobatic demonstration jets fly in a tight echelon formation, photographed from above through the belly window of a larger aircraft, likely a KC-135 tanker. Each F-16 Fighting Falcon displays the distinctive red, white, and blue Thunderbirds livery with 'USAF' markings and produces white contrails. The formation flies over a patchwork of agricultural fields and scattered clouds at high altitude.
    An aerial photograph taken from a tanker aircraft showing a USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aerial refueling operation. The fighter jet is viewed from directly above and behind, with the tanker's refueling boom extending toward the aircraft's receptacle. The patchwork agricultural landscape below confirms the aircraft are flying at altitude over a rural area.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's perspective aboard a tanker aircraft, showing a USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon receiving fuel mid-flight. The fighter jet is painted in the distinctive white, red, and blue Thunderbirds demonstration team livery with 'UNITED STATES AIR FORCE' markings. The ground below shows a flat, agricultural landscape with a grid pattern of fields visible thousands of feet below.
    A USAF pilot is seated in a military jet cockpit, fully suited in flight gear including an oxygen mask and a red helmet. The helmet is marked with 'USAF', the Air Force wings insignia, the call sign 'Slasher', and the number '4'. The pilot is giving a thumbs-up gesture, visible through the closed canopy.
    An aerial photograph taken from a tanker aircraft showing a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aerial refueling operation. The jet is viewed from directly above and behind, with the refueling boom visible at the top of the frame. The pilot is visible through the bubble canopy and appears to be giving a thumbs-up gesture.

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