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    F35s refuel over waters in CENTCOM AOR [Image 9 of 10]

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    An aerial refueling operation is captured from above, showing a stealth fighter aircraft — consistent with an F-35 — receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft. The refueling boom from the tanker is visibly connected to the receiver aircraft's dorsal refueling port. The image is taken at high altitude above cloud cover, illuminated by dramatic low-angle sunlight.

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    09.03.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan Alcaniz 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Sept. 4, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz)

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    Date Taken: 09.03.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 01:43
    Photo ID: 9925425
    VIRIN: 260904-F-CQ122-2301
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 9.84 MB
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    Two U.S. Air Force personnel are conducting a pre-flight or post-flight inspection beside a large military aircraft marked 'U.S. AIR FORCE' with a National Guard insignia. A woman in a flight suit is reviewing documents on a clipboard held by a second person in a t-shirt and cap. The scene appears to take place on a flight line in a sunny, arid environment.
    A close-up profile photograph of a woman with reddish-blonde hair and freckles, wearing what appears to be a tan/khaki military or work uniform. She is looking upward at an angle in what appears to be an industrial or military facility interior. The lighting is dramatic with shadows emphasizing her facial features.
    A military personnel member in camouflage uniform is working inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 or similar cargo aircraft. The individual is wearing a communications headset and appears to be inspecting or adjusting equipment near the aircraft's interior wall. The interior shows typical military aircraft features including insulated walls, safety straps, and emergency equipment markings.
    A U.S. Air Force airman wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is stationed inside what appears to be a military aircraft, identifiable by the 'BOOM' patch indicating he is a boom operator. He is wearing a communications headset with a boom microphone and appears to be monitoring or operating equipment near an open aircraft door or hatch with yellow safety markings. The setting suggests an active aerial refueling tanker aircraft operation.
    A close-up photograph taken inside a military or large transport aircraft cockpit, showing a pilot's hand gripping a control yoke or throttle assembly. The cockpit features a dense array of analog and digital instruments, switches, and illuminated indicators. The person appears to be wearing a smartwatch and military-style clothing.
    Two modern stealth fighter jets are captured in a dramatic banking maneuver against an overcast, blue-grey sky. Both aircraft appear to be fifth-generation fighters, with the left aircraft in a steep left bank and the right aircraft in a near-vertical climb or roll. The image is a high-quality aerial photograph likely taken from a chase aircraft or third aircraft flying in formation.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured in dramatic low-light conditions, showing a fighter jet — identifiable as an F-35 — receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft. The tanker's refueling boom is visibly connected to the fighter's receptacle. The letters 'ANG' (Air National Guard) are visible on the tanker's tail section, and warm golden light from the setting or rising sun illuminates the scene from the upper right.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from above, showing a fighter jet — consistent with an F-35 Lightning II — receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft via a boom refueling system. The image is taken from the tanker's perspective looking down at the receiving aircraft, with a dramatic cloud layer visible far below. The letters 'ANG' (Air National Guard) are visible on the refueling boom.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from above, showing a stealth fighter aircraft — consistent with an F-35 — receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft. The refueling boom from the tanker is visibly connected to the receiver aircraft's dorsal refueling port. The image is taken at high altitude above cloud cover, illuminated by dramatic low-angle sunlight.
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35A Lightning II, is photographed in flight during golden hour or sunset conditions. The aircraft bears the tail code 'LN', indicating assignment to Lakenheath Air Base (RAF Lakenheath, UK), home of the 48th Fighter Wing. The warm amber light dramatically illuminates the aircraft against a deep blue sky background.

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    AFCENT
    F-35A Lightning II
    COMCAM
    CENTCOM
    KC-135 stratotanker

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