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    Air strikes in Syria [Image 6 of 6]

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    A military jet aircraft, identifiable as a B-1B Lancer bomber based on its distinctive swept-wing silhouette, is captured in flight against a dramatic twilight sky. The aircraft is shown in near-total silhouette with four bright engine afterburner exhaust trails glowing white-blue behind it. The horizon displays a vivid orange-yellow sunset gradient transitioning to deep blue sky above.

    NORTHERN IRAQ, IRAQ

    09.27.2014

    Photo by Senior Airman Matthew Bruch    

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer flies over northern Iraq after conducting air strikes in Syria against ISIL targets, Sept. 27, 2014. The strikes were conducted as part of the president's comprehensive strategy to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Bruch)

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    Date Taken: 09.27.2014
    Date Posted: 10.02.2014 03:47
    Photo ID: 1591593
    VIRIN: 140927-F-UL677-234
    Resolution: 4128x2670
    Size: 5.12 MB
    Location: NORTHERN IRAQ, IQ
    Web Views: 2,749
    Downloads: 199

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    An aerial refueling operation captured at twilight or dawn, photographed from the boom operator's position aboard a tanker aircraft. A receiver aircraft, identifiable by its swept-wing configuration consistent with a B-1B Lancer, is positioned directly below and behind the tanker with the refueling boom engaged. The horizon glows with a vivid orange-blue gradient, indicating either sunrise or sunset at high altitude.
    A low-light aerial photograph capturing what appears to be an in-flight refueling operation at dusk or dawn. A flying-wing style aircraft, likely a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, is visible receiving fuel from a tanker aircraft. The horizon shows a thin orange-red band of twilight light against a dark sky.
    A nighttime aerial refueling operation is captured in low-light conditions, showing two military aircraft in close proximity. The markings '507 ARW' and '137 ARW' are visible on the aircraft fuselages, identifying them as belonging to Air Refueling Wings of the United States Air Force. A glowing yellow light illuminates the refueling boom connection point between the two aircraft.
    A large military aircraft, consistent with the silhouette of a B-1B Lancer strategic bomber, is photographed in flight during twilight or dawn conditions. The aircraft is captured in near-total silhouette against a vivid gradient sky transitioning from deep blue at the top to orange and amber near the horizon. Bright blue afterburner flames are visibly emanating from the rear engines, and navigation lights are illuminated.
    A military aircraft, identifiable by its swept-wing delta silhouette consistent with a B-1B Lancer or similar supersonic bomber, is photographed in flight against a twilight horizon. The aircraft is captured in near-total silhouette with visible engine exhaust contrails illuminated from behind by the orange-gold sunset glow. The image appears to be taken from another aircraft flying in formation or proximity.
    A military jet aircraft, identifiable as a B-1B Lancer bomber based on its distinctive swept-wing silhouette, is captured in flight against a dramatic twilight sky. The aircraft is shown in near-total silhouette with four bright engine afterburner exhaust trails glowing white-blue behind it. The horizon displays a vivid orange-yellow sunset gradient transitioning to deep blue sky above.

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