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    Amalgam Dart 26 [Image 32 of 34]

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    The image shows the interior cockpit of a large military aircraft, likely a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress or similar heavy bomber/transport, with two crew members conducting pre-flight or in-flight procedures. The right-seat pilot is reaching up to manipulate overhead panel switches while holding a communication device, while the left-seat crew member reviews documents. The cockpit displays a complex array of analog and digital instrumentation panels.

    UNITED STATES

    08.25.2026

    Photo by Master Sgt. Joseph Courtney 

    North American Aerospace Defense Command

    Pennsylvania Air National Guard pilots assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing complete their pre-flight checklists in response to Exercise AMALGAM DART. Exercise AMALGAM DART is a NORAD and USNORTHCOM exercise designed to enhance readiness and strengthen the defense of North America. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Joseph Courtney)

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    Date Taken: 08.25.2026
    Date Posted: 08.28.2026 09:58
    Photo ID: 9890013
    VIRIN: 260825-Z-D0430-8924
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 6.05 MB
    Location: US
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    Downloads: 4

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    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's station of a tanker aircraft, showing an F-16 Fighting Falcon approaching for fuel transfer. The photo is taken through the rear observation window of what appears to be a KC-135 Stratotanker, with the refueling boom visible in the upper portion of the frame. The F-16 bears markings consistent with the Air National Guard (ANG), as indicated by text visible on the tanker's boom.
    An aerial refueling operation is underway, viewed from inside a tanker aircraft's boom operator station. A fighter jet, identifiable as an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is positioned beneath the tanker's refueling boom to receive fuel. The markings 'ANG' (Air National Guard) and 'PA' (Pennsylvania) are visible on the tanker's tail assembly.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft, showing an F-16 Fighting Falcon approaching the refueling boom. The tanker's boom is extended downward toward the fighter jet, with 'PA ANG' (Pennsylvania Air National Guard) markings visible on the boom's stabilizing fins. The scene is set over open water or ocean at high altitude.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft, showing its refueling boom extended toward an approaching F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet. The boom is marked with yellow letters 'FA' and 'ANG', indicating Air National Guard affiliation. The scene takes place at high altitude above scattered cumulus clouds with terrain visible far below.
    An aerial refueling operation is taking place between a tanker aircraft (visible at top) and an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet. The F-16, marked with 'ANG' (Air National Guard) and 'FA' tail codes, is receiving fuel via a boom refueling system at high altitude. The image is taken from the tanker aircraft's boom operator window, looking down at the receiver aircraft with cloud cover and terrain visible far below.
    Two military aviators are seated in the cockpit of a large military aircraft, likely a KC-135 or similar tanker/transport, flying above a cloud layer. Both crew members are wearing flight suits, headsets, and communication equipment. The cockpit features an extensive analog and digital instrument panel typical of older-generation military aircraft.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft, showing an F-16 Fighting Falcon connected via a refueling boom. The tanker's boom and stabilizer fins are visible in the foreground, with markings 'PA' and 'ANG' indicating Pennsylvania Air National Guard affiliation. The aircraft are flying over a landscape of forests, lakes, and scattered cumulus clouds.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured from above during an aerial refueling operation, with a tanker aircraft's refueling boom extending toward the fighter. The aircraft is armed with visible air-to-air missiles on its wing pylons and carries a pilot in the single-seat cockpit. The image is taken from the perspective of the tanker aircraft looking down at the receiver jet against a clear blue sky.
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    An aerial photograph taken from the fuselage or wing of a large military aircraft, likely a tanker or bomber, showing a fighter jet flying in formation above and behind. The foreground aircraft displays partial markings on its upper surface. The sky is clear and blue with minimal cloud cover at the horizon.
    Two military aircrew members are seated in the cockpit of a large military aircraft, likely a KC-135 or similar tanker/transport aircraft. One crew member is reaching up to manipulate overhead panel switches while the other monitors instruments. Both are wearing flight suits, headsets, and military patches including visible US flag patches.
    An aerial refueling operation is taking place between a tanker aircraft and an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet at high altitude over a body of water. The tanker's refueling boom is extended and connected to the fighter, which is carrying multiple air-to-air missiles and other ordnance. The tanker is marked with 'PA ANG' indicating it belongs to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet is captured from above during an aerial refueling operation with a tanker aircraft. The image is taken from the boom operator's position aboard the tanker, showing the refueling boom extending toward the F-16's receptacle. The aircraft is armed with multiple air-to-air missiles and carries external fuel tanks.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet is approaching a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling at high altitude. The refueling boom of the tanker aircraft is visible in the foreground, marked with 'PA ANG' indicating Pennsylvania Air National Guard. The aircraft are flying over a landscape with scattered cumulus clouds, lakes, and green terrain visible far below.
    Two military aviators are seated in the cockpit of a large military aircraft, likely a tanker or transport such as a KC-135 or C-17, on an airfield tarmac. Both crew members are wearing olive drab flight suits and aviation headsets, with one identified as wearing Bose headphones and displaying a US flag patch on their sleeve. The cockpit features a mix of analog gauges and modern digital displays, suggesting an upgraded avionics suite.
    A military personnel member in multicam/OCP camouflage uniform is performing maintenance or technical work inside what appears to be a military aircraft. The individual is wearing a Bose headset with a boom microphone and is closely inspecting or manipulating cables and connectors in a confined compartment. The workspace contains various aircraft components including wiring harnesses, structural panels, and control equipment.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft, showing an F-16 Fighting Falcon receiving fuel via a boom refueling system over open water. The fighter jet bears markings indicating it belongs to the Air National Guard (ANG) with a 'PA' designation, suggesting Pennsylvania Air National Guard. The aircraft is armed with multiple air-to-air missiles and external fuel tanks.
    An aerial photograph taken from aboard a large military aircraft, likely a tanker such as a KC-135 or KC-10, showing a fighter jet — identifiable as an F-16 Fighting Falcon — flying in formation at higher altitude. The foreground shows the upper fuselage and engine nacelle of the tanker aircraft with partially visible tail numbers. The scene takes place over open ocean or sea under clear blue skies with a thin cloud layer visible on the horizon.
    An aerial photograph taken from inside or alongside a large military aircraft, showing its wing in the foreground and a fighter jet flying in formation nearby. The scene is set at high altitude above a calm, reflective body of water under a clear deep blue sky. A thin layer of clouds is visible near the horizon.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft, showing its refueling boom extended toward an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet. The F-16 is marked with 'PA' and 'ANG' in yellow lettering, indicating it belongs to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. The aircraft are flying at altitude above a partially cloud-covered landscape.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's position aboard a tanker aircraft, showing an F-16 Fighting Falcon approaching to receive fuel. The receiver aircraft bears 'PA' and 'ANG' markings, identifying it as belonging to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. The scene is photographed over a large body of open water visible far below.
    A military aircrew member wearing a flight helmet and headset is seated at a cockpit station, operating controls while in flight. Through the cockpit window, another military aircraft is visible flying in close proximity, suggesting a formation flight or aerial refueling operation. The cockpit displays analog gauges and instrumentation consistent with a large military transport or tanker aircraft.
    A military personnel member wearing multicam/OCP camouflage uniform and a communications headset is working inside what appears to be a military aircraft, likely performing maintenance or inspection duties. The individual is leaning into a confined interior space surrounded by wiring, structural components, and mechanical systems. The setting appears to be the interior boom operator or maintenance access area of a large military aircraft.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft, showing its refueling boom extended toward an approaching F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet. The tanker's boom stabilizer fins are clearly marked with 'FA' and 'ANG', indicating Air National Guard affiliation. The scene takes place at high altitude over a landscape partially covered by scattered cumulus clouds.
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    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft, showing an F-16 Fighting Falcon approaching for fuel transfer. The refueling boom with 'PA' and 'ANG' markings (indicating Pennsylvania Air National Guard) is visible in the foreground. The scene takes place at high altitude over what appears to be a large body of water under clear blue skies.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's position aboard a tanker aircraft, showing the refueling boom extended downward with stabilizing ruddervators marked 'PA' and 'ANG'. An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet is visible in the background, approaching or awaiting its turn to receive fuel. The scene is set at altitude above a cloud-covered landscape under blue skies.
    An aerial refueling operation is underway, with a KC-135 or similar tanker aircraft extending its boom toward an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet. The photo is taken from the tanker's boom operator window looking down at the receiver aircraft. The F-16 is armed with multiple air-to-air missiles and carries external fuel tanks, and bears markings indicating it belongs to an Air National Guard (ANG) unit.
    A single-seat fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is photographed in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is armed with visible air-to-air missiles and carries external fuel tanks or munitions under its wings and fuselage. The image is taken from another aircraft at a similar altitude, providing a close lateral view.
    This image is taken from the boom operator's position inside a tanker aircraft, looking down through the rear observation window during an aerial refueling operation. The refueling boom extends downward with markings 'PA' and 'ANG' (Pennsylvania Air National Guard) visible on its ruddervators. A fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is visible in the background awaiting its turn or having just completed refueling.
    Two military aviators are seated in the cockpit of a large military aircraft, likely a transport or tanker aircraft such as a KC-135 or C-17. The right-seat pilot is actively operating the center console controls, wearing a flight suit with a US flag patch visible on the right shoulder. The instrument panel displays a mix of analog gauges and modern digital multifunction displays.
    The image shows the interior cockpit of a large military aircraft, likely a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress or similar heavy bomber/transport, with two crew members conducting pre-flight or in-flight procedures. The right-seat pilot is reaching up to manipulate overhead panel switches while holding a communication device, while the left-seat crew member reviews documents. The cockpit displays a complex array of analog and digital instrumentation panels.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet is conducting an aerial refueling operation with a tanker aircraft, visible at the top of the frame. The fighter jet bears markings 'PA' and 'ANG' on its tail fins, indicating it belongs to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. The aircraft is flying at altitude above scattered cloud cover over what appears to be a rural landscape.
    A U.S. military aviator is seated in the cockpit of a large military aircraft, reviewing a tablet device while in flight. The pilot is wearing a flight suit with a U.S. flag patch, Bose aviation headset, and has access to an extensive array of analog and digital cockpit instruments. The cockpit configuration and instrument panel suggest this is likely a large strategic aircraft such as a B-52 or KC-135.

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