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    A military airfield scene showing a Canadian Armed Forces CF-18 Hornet in the foreground with its tail section prominently displaying a Canadian maple leaf flag insignia. Multiple fighter jets, including what appear to be F-16s and additional CF-18s, are taxiing on the runway in the background. A single ground crew member in military uniform stands on the tarmac, likely directing or observing aircraft movements.

    ALOUETTE, CANADA

    08.25.2026

    Photo by Capt. Yanick Hamel 

    North American Aerospace Defense Command

    Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-118 Hornets departs for a flight alongside United States Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons during Exercise AMALGAM DART 26 (AmD26) at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville, Quebec, Canada, Aug. 25, 2026. The photo was taken on the flight line at CFB Bagotville.

    Exercice AMALGAM DART is a planned, routine North American Aerospace Défense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) exercise to be conducted from 24 August - 1 September 2026. Exercise AMALGAM DART demonstrates NORAD and USNORTHCOM’s readiness to defend North America against modern air threats, strengthens integrated deterrence through resilient binational operations, and reinforces the enduring United States - Canada défense partnership

    Photo taken by Cplc Geneviève Beaulieu, Imagery Section, Alouette, Québec.

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    Date Taken: 08.25.2026
    Date Posted: 08.28.2026 09:58
    Photo ID: 9892493
    VIRIN: 260825-F-XM722-3706
    Resolution: 6112x2543
    Size: 1.91 MB
    Location: ALOUETTE, CA
    Web Views: 10
    Downloads: 4

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    Military personnel are conducting cargo loading or unloading operations at an airfield using a yellow forklift at the rear ramp of a large gray military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. Several uniformed service members are visible on the tarmac, with fighter jets visible in the background. The scene appears to be at an active military air base during daytime operations.
    Three military personnel are performing maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft on a flight line. The aircraft bears tail markings identifying it as belonging to the New Jersey Air National Guard, with tail code 'AC' and serial number AF 86-366. One technician is positioned on top of the aircraft while two others work at wing level, appearing to service or load air-to-air missiles.
    A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet fighter jet with tail number 757 is on an airfield tarmac. Ground crew personnel are conducting pre-flight or post-flight checks while a pilot sits in the cockpit. The aircraft bears the RCAF ARC roundel insignia and crew names 'Cplc Roy' and 'Cpt Ouellet' stenciled on the fuselage.
    A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet fighter jet numbered 782 is being towed by a yellow aircraft tug (marked P-7) on a wet tarmac. Ground crew personnel are visible operating the tug and attending to the aircraft, whose canopy is open with a pilot or crew member seated inside. The scene appears to be at a Canadian military airbase under partly cloudy skies.
    Two military fighter jets are parked on a concrete flight line apron at what appears to be a military air base. The foreground aircraft is an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet viewed head-on, while the background aircraft is an F-16 Fighting Falcon. At least one ground crew member is visible crouching near the aircraft on the tarmac.
    Military ground crew personnel are conducting pre-flight or post-flight operations around an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter on an airfield tarmac. The aircraft bears the tail code 'AC', indicating it belongs to the Atlantic City Air National Guard (177th Fighter Wing). Several airmen in camouflage uniforms are visible around the aircraft, with a pilot seated in the cockpit.
    A military pilot in full flight gear stands on an airfield tarmac, shielding his eyes while observing a row of fighter jets, likely F-16 Fighting Falcons, lined up in front of a large hangar. Ground crew personnel in camouflage uniforms are actively working on the aircraft in the background. The scene depicts pre-flight or post-flight operations at a military air base.
    A line of F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighters are parked on a flight line apron, with canopies open and pilots seated in cockpits. The aircraft bear 'AC' tail codes and markings consistent with the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing based at Atlantic City Air National Guard Base. Ground crew personnel are visible performing pre-flight or maintenance activities alongside the aircraft.
    A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet fighter jet with tail number 771 is taxiing on a runway. The aircraft bears 'Canada' and 'RCAF ARC' markings and is photographed in front of a military hangar displaying 'Escadron 425 ETAC 147' signage. The setting appears to be CFB Bagotville or a similar Canadian Forces air base.
    A military airfield scene showing a Canadian Armed Forces CF-18 Hornet in the foreground with its tail section prominently displaying a Canadian maple leaf flag insignia. Multiple fighter jets, including what appear to be F-16s and additional CF-18s, are taxiing on the runway in the background. A single ground crew member in military uniform stands on the tarmac, likely directing or observing aircraft movements.
    A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) ground crew member is saluting a pilot seated in the cockpit of a CF-18 Hornet fighter jet marked with the number 757. The aircraft bears the RCAF ARC roundel and bilingual insignia on its fuselage. The scene appears to be a pre-flight or departure ceremony on an active flight line.
    A military pilot in flight suit and harness walks across an airfield tarmac carrying a flight bag, with an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter in the background. Ground crew personnel are visible working near the aircraft, which has its canopy open and an orange tail marking. The scene appears to depict pre-flight or post-flight operations at a military air base.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet with tail code 'AC 366' and markings indicating AF 86 is captured during takeoff or landing on a runway. The aircraft bears 'New Jersey' state markings on the tail fin, suggesting it belongs to the New Jersey Air National Guard. An air traffic control tower and a white aircraft hangar are visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in flight suits and combat uniforms are exchanging salutes on an aircraft flight line. Behind them are two visible military jets: an F-16 Fighting Falcon on the left with its canopy open, and a Canadian Armed Forces CF-18 Hornet on the right, identifiable by the Canadian flag and serial number '188757' on the tail. The setting appears to be a military air base, likely during a joint exercise or air show.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured just after takeoff from a military airfield, with its afterburner visibly glowing orange. The aircraft bears tail code 'AC' and serial number '345', consistent with the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing. A runway designation sign reading '36-18' is visible in the foreground, with a tree line in the background.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured during takeoff on a military airfield runway, with afterburner visibly ignited showing an orange flame at the rear engine. The aircraft bears 'AC' tail codes and the number '366' on the vertical stabilizer, indicating it belongs to the Atlantic City Air National Guard (177th Fighter Wing). The setting appears to be a well-maintained airfield surrounded by dense tree lines under a partly cloudy sky.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon (tail code AC, serial AF 85-366) is captured during takeoff or landing roll on a runway. The aircraft is in front of a Canadian military hangar marked 'Escadron 425 ETAC' with a Royal Canadian Air Force insignia visible. The setting appears to be a joint or visiting operation at a Canadian Forces base.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured during takeoff or landing on a runway. The aircraft bears tail markings 'AC 366' and 'AF 86' with a 'New Jersey' designation, identifying it as belonging to the New Jersey Air National Guard. Ground support equipment and airport infrastructure are visible in the background.
    Two military personnel are shaking hands on an aircraft tarmac in front of a jet fighter. One individual appears to be a ground crew member wearing casual military attire with hearing protection, while the other is a pilot in a full flight suit with Canadian Armed Forces insignia. The word 'Canada' is partially visible on the aircraft in the background.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured just after takeoff from a military airfield, with afterburner visibly engaged. The aircraft bears tail markings 'AC' and serial number '345', consistent with the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing based at Atlantic City. The airfield infrastructure, including a white inflatable hangar and runway marker '6', is visible in the background.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured during takeoff or landing on a runway, with its landing gear still deployed. The aircraft bears the tail code 'AC' and serial number '345', indicating it belongs to the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing. In the background, a Canadian military hangar marked 'ESCADRON 425 ETAC' is visible, suggesting this is a joint or exchange operation at a Canadian Forces base.
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Fighter Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard, sits on a flight line tarmac with tail number AF 86-309, nicknamed 'Jersey Jerk.' A ground crew member stands at attention in front of the aircraft while a pilot is visible in the cockpit. The tail fin features the distinctive orange and blue New Jersey Air National Guard markings with 'AC 119FS' designation.
    The image shows multiple F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighters on a flight line, belonging to the New Jersey Air National Guard's 119th Fighter Squadron. A pilot in full flight gear is seated in the cockpit of the foreground aircraft (serial 0366), with the canopy open. A distinctive blue and orange tail marking with 'AC 119FS' and 'AF 86 309' is prominently visible in the background.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight along a runway. The aircraft features distinctive orange and blue tail markings with 'AC 119FS' and the nickname 'Jersey Jerk' painted on the fuselage, with serial number 309 visible. The afterburner is visibly engaged, and a wind sock is visible in the background indicating wind direction.
    Military and ground crew personnel are gathered on an airfield tarmac, with one individual wearing an orange high-visibility safety vest directing or briefing others. At least four personnel are visible, wearing a mix of camouflage uniforms and navy blue attire. Military jet aircraft, appearing to be F/A-18 Hornets, are visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel from what appears to be both U.S. and Canadian armed forces are gathered on an airfield tarmac, engaged in conversation or a briefing. At least one individual is wearing a Canadian flag patch on their uniform, and several personnel are wearing high-visibility safety vests. Two military jet aircraft are visible in the background, flanking the group on either side.

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