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    KC-135 refuels F-16s and a KC-46 in support of regional security [Image 2 of 11]

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    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured mid-air during an aerial refueling operation, photographed from the boom operator's station of a tanker aircraft. The fighter is armed with multiple munitions on its wing pylons and is positioned close to the refueling boom extending from the tanker. The image is taken during golden hour lighting conditions, casting warm tones against a deep blue sky backdrop.

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    08.06.2026

    Photo by Master Sgt. James Thomas 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 7, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James K. Thomas)

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    Date Taken: 08.06.2026
    Date Posted: 08.10.2026 12:58
    Photo ID: 9857793
    VIRIN: 260807-F-YF252-1125
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 5.67 MB
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    A close-up photograph of a pilot's hand gripping multiple throttle levers in a large aircraft cockpit, with levers numbered 1, 2, and 3 visible. Labels reading 'START' and 'CUT-OFF' are visible on the throttle quadrant. The background shows a complex instrument panel with multiple digital displays and analog gauges, consistent with a large commercial or military transport aircraft.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured mid-air during an aerial refueling operation, photographed from the boom operator's station of a tanker aircraft. The fighter is armed with multiple munitions on its wing pylons and is positioned close to the refueling boom extending from the tanker. The image is taken during golden hour lighting conditions, casting warm tones against a deep blue sky backdrop.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of the tanker aircraft looking down at the receiver aircraft. The image shows a close-up top-down view of what appears to be a B-1B Lancer strategic bomber making contact with a refueling boom. The scene is illuminated by warm golden light, likely from a low-angle sun at dawn or dusk, contrasting with the deep blue sky.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured in flight during an aerial refueling operation, photographed from the tanker aircraft above. The fighter is fully armed with multiple air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions visible on its wing pylons. The image is taken during golden hour lighting conditions at high altitude, with a deep blue sky visible in the background.
    A front-facing view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole fighter jet in flight, illuminated by warm golden-hour sunlight against an overcast gray sky. The aircraft is captured in a slightly nose-down attitude with landing gear deployed, suggesting it may be on approach or recently airborne. Multiple air-to-air missiles and external stores are visible on the wing hardpoints.
    A front-facing view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter aircraft in flight, photographed from what appears to be a tanker aircraft during an aerial refueling approach. The aircraft is captured in warm golden light consistent with sunrise or sunset conditions. The jet is carrying multiple munitions and external stores on its wing hardpoints.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon is captured in flight during low-light conditions, likely at dusk or dawn. The aircraft is heavily loaded with multiple munitions and external stores on its wing pylons. The tail code 'AV' is visible, indicating assignment to Aviano Air Base, Italy.
    A military fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon silhouette, is captured in flight above a cloud layer during twilight or dusk conditions. The aircraft is rendered almost entirely in silhouette against a warm orange-to-blue gradient sky. A single red navigation light is visible on the underside of the aircraft.
    A commercial jet aircraft is photographed in flight at high altitude during sunset or sunrise, as seen through what appears to be another aircraft's window. The aircraft is silhouetted against a dramatic sky with a golden horizon and a vast cloud layer below. The photo was taken from a nearby aircraft, suggesting formation flying or close proximity flight operations.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft looking down its refueling boom toward a receiver aircraft approaching from below. The receiver aircraft appears to be a large military or military-derivative wide-body jet, visible head-on against a hazy blue sky background. The refueling boom with its ruddervator control surfaces is prominently visible in the foreground.
    An aerial photograph taken from above showing a large military tanker aircraft in flight, viewed from the perspective of another aircraft above it. The image captures what appears to be an aerial refueling operation, with the tanker aircraft positioned below and slightly forward of the camera aircraft. Warm golden light illuminates the top surfaces of the aircraft against a dark blue background suggesting high altitude flight over water or terrain.

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