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  • Lufthansa Aircraft At Nuremberg Airport
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    Lufthansa Aircraft At Nuremberg Airport
    A Lufthansa aircraft is serviced on the tarmac at Nuremberg Airport in Nuremberg, Germany, on October 19, 2025. Passengers disembark as ground vehicles support post-flight operations at the regional hub for domestic and European connections. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Lufthansa Aircraft At Nuremberg Airport
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    Lufthansa Aircraft At Nuremberg Airport
    A Lufthansa aircraft is serviced on the tarmac at Nuremberg Airport in Nuremberg, Germany, on October 19, 2025. Passengers disembark as ground vehicles support post-flight operations at the regional hub for domestic and European connections. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life And Economy In Austin
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    Daily Life And Economy In Austin
    Texaco logo is seen on the gas station in Austin, United States on October 21, 2025. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bavaria Petrol Gas Station In Munich
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    Bavaria Petrol Gas Station In Munich
    A Bavaria Petrol gas station is in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on October 21, 2025. The independent fuel station brand offers diesel and gasoline types such as Super E10, Super, and Super Plus, and includes an on-site convenience shop. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bavaria Petrol Gas Station In Munich
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    Bavaria Petrol Gas Station In Munich
    A Bavaria Petrol gas station is in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on October 21, 2025. The independent fuel station brand offers diesel and gasoline types such as Super E10, Super, and Super Plus, and includes an on-site convenience shop. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bavaria Petrol Gas Station In Munich
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    Bavaria Petrol Gas Station In Munich
    A Bavaria Petrol gas station is in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on October 21, 2025. The independent fuel station brand offers diesel and gasoline types such as Super E10, Super, and Super Plus, and includes an on-site convenience shop. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bavaria Petrol Gas Station In Munich
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    Bavaria Petrol Gas Station In Munich
    A Bavaria Petrol gas station is in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on October 21, 2025. The independent fuel station brand offers diesel and gasoline types such as Super E10, Super, and Super Plus, and includes an on-site convenience shop. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Bavaria Petrol Gas Station In Munich
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    Bavaria Petrol Gas Station In Munich
    A Bavaria Petrol gas station is in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on October 21, 2025. The independent fuel station brand offers diesel and gasoline types such as Super E10, Super, and Super Plus, and includes an on-site convenience shop. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Fuel Prices Displayed At Eni Gas Station
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    Fuel Prices Displayed At Eni Gas Station
    Fuel prices are shown at an Eni gas station next to a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Gauting, Bavaria, Germany, on October 16, 2025. Diesel and gasoline prices vary between EUR1.54 and EUR1.89 per liter. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Electric Car Charging
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    Electric Car Charging
    An electric car connects to a charging station on a street in Utrecht, Netherlands, on September 8, 2025. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • NATO Days Europe’s Largest Security And Aviation Event In Ostrava
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    NATO Days Europe’s Largest Security And Aviation Event In Ostrava
    MOSNOV, CZECH REPUBLIC — SEPTEMBER 21:
    The logo of the NATO Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Unit is seen on an aircraft during day two of NATO Days in Ostrava and Czech Air Force Days in Mosnov, Czech Republic, on September 21, 2025.
    The show, Europe’s largest security and military exhibition held at Leos Janacek Airport, is celebrating its 25th edition with around 17 participating countries. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • NATO Days Europe’s Largest Security And Aviation Event In Ostrava
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    NATO Days Europe’s Largest Security And Aviation Event In Ostrava
    MOSNOV, CZECH REPUBLIC — SEPTEMBER 21:
    A Czech Air Force Saab JAS-39D Gripen fighter jet and a NATO Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet (MMF) Airbus A330-243MRTT are seen during day two of NATO Days in Ostrava and Czech Air Force Days in Mosnov, Czech Republic on September 21, 2025.
    The show, Europe’s largest security and military exhibition held at Leos Janacek Airport, is celebrating its 25th edition with around 17 participating countries. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • NATO Days Europe’s Largest Security And Aviation Event In Ostrava
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    NATO Days Europe’s Largest Security And Aviation Event In Ostrava
    MOSNOV, CZECH REPUBLIC — SEPTEMBER 21:
    A Czech Air Force Saab JAS-39D Gripen fighter jet and a NATO Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet (MMF) Airbus A330-243MRTT are seen during day two of NATO Days in Ostrava and Czech Air Force Days in Mosnov, Czech Republic on September 21, 2025.
    The show, Europe’s largest security and military exhibition held at Leos Janacek Airport, is celebrating its 25th edition with around 17 participating countries. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • NATO Days Europe’s Largest Security And Aviation Event In Ostrava
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    NATO Days Europe’s Largest Security And Aviation Event In Ostrava
    MOSNOV, CZECH REPUBLIC — SEPTEMBER 21:
    A Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet (MMF) Airbus A330-243MRTT is seen during day two of NATO Days in Ostrava and Czech Air Force Days in Mosnov, Czech Republic on September 21, 2025.
    The show, Europe’s largest security and military exhibition held at Leos Janacek Airport, is celebrating its 25th edition with around 17 participating countries. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • NATO Days Europe’s Largest Security And Aviation Event In Ostrava
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    NATO Days Europe’s Largest Security And Aviation Event In Ostrava
    MOSNOV, CZECH REPUBLIC — SEPTEMBER 21:
    The Luftwaffe (German Air Force) logo is seen on an Airbus A400M military transport aircraft during day two of NATO Days in Ostrava and Czech Air Force Days in Mosnov, Czech Republic, on September 21, 2025.
    The show, Europe’s largest security and military exhibition held at Leos Janacek Airport, is celebrating its 25th edition with around 17 participating countries. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • NATO Days Europe’s Largest Security And Aviation Event In Ostrava
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    NATO Days Europe’s Largest Security And Aviation Event In Ostrava
    MOSNOV, CZECH REPUBLIC — SEPTEMBER 21:
    An Air Refueling Operator patch is seen on the sleeve of a crew member from the Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet (MMF) Airbus A330-243MRTT during day two of NATO Days in Ostrava and Czech Air Force Days in Mosnov, Czech Republic, on September 21, 2025.
    The show, Europe’s largest security and military exhibition held at Leos Janacek Airport, is celebrating its 25th edition with around 17 participating countries. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Warsaw
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    Daily Life In Warsaw
    The Orlen logo is seen on the street in Warsaw, Poland, on August 25, 2025. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Warsaw
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    Daily Life In Warsaw
    WARSAW, POLAND – AUGUST 25:
    A 'H2 Hydrogen Car' marking is seen on a parked Honda vehicle in Warsaw, Poland, on August 25, 2025. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • Esso Petrol Station
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    Esso Petrol Station
    A view of an Esso petrol station with fuel prices displayed in Kempten, Bavaria, Swabia, Allgaeu, Germany, on August 17, 2025. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Esso Petrol Station
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    Esso Petrol Station
    An Esso petrol station displays fuel prices on the board as pedestrians pass by in Kempten, Bavaria, Swabia, Allgaeu, Germany, on August 17, 2025. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Esso Petrol Station
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    Esso Petrol Station
    A view of an Esso petrol station with fuel prices displayed in Kempten, Bavaria, Swabia, Allgaeu, Germany, on August 17, 2025. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Esso Petrol Station
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    Esso Petrol Station
    A view of an Esso petrol station with fuel prices displayed in Kempten, Bavaria, Swabia, Allgaeu, Germany, on August 17, 2025. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • F1 Grand Prix of Hungary - Practice
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    F1 Grand Prix of Hungary - Practice
    The atmosphere in the pit lane during a pit stop of the team Atlassian Williams Racing, Williams Mercedes FW47, during the FIA Formula One World Championship F1 Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest, Hungary, on August 1, 2025. (Photo by Luca Barsali/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Edmonton
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    Daily Life In Edmonton
    EDMONTON, CANADA - JULY 30:
    A Kenworth truck seen at Petro-Canada gas station in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on July 30, 2025. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

     

  • The best of Defence Imagery in 2021
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    The best of Defence Imagery in 2021
    Best of UK Defence Imagery 2021.

    HMS Queen Elizabeth conducts a night Replenishment At Sea (Fuel) (RAS(F)) with RFA Tidespring on 21 June 2021.

    Pictured: HMS Queen Elizabeth and RFA Tidespring conducting their replenishment.

    The night RAS took place whilst HMS Queen Elizabeth and the wider Task Group took part in operations in the Mediterranean Sea.

    HMS Queen Elizabeth is the deployed flag ship for Carrier Strike Group 21(CSG21).

    CSG21 will see the ship along with the Strike Group work with over 40 countries from around the world. The Strike Group will operate and exercise with other Countries Navies and Air Forces during the 7 month deployment.

    The Strike Group includes ships from the United States Navy, The Dutch Navy, and Marines from the US Marine Corps. As well as UK Frigates, Destroyers two RFA supply ships and air assets from 617 Sqn, 820 NAS, 815 NAS and 845 NAS. This will be the largest deployment of Fifth Generation Fighter Jets in history.© UK MOD Crown copyright / eyevine

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  • NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten
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    NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten


    A 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry conducts an inflight refueling with a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender in the skies above the United Arab Emirates, May 8, 2020. The E-3 is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, surveillance, target detection and tracking platform. It provides an accurate, real-time picture of the battlespace to the Joint Air Operations Center. The AWACS provides situational awareness of friendly, neutral and hostile activity, command and control of an AOR, battle management of theater forces, all-altitude and all-weather surveillance of the battle space, and early warning of enemy actions during joint, allied, and coalition operations. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

    Where: Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates
    When: 08 May 2020
    Credit: USAF/Cover Images

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  • NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten
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    NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten


    380th Air Expeditionary Wing aircraft, to include a KC-10 Extender, E-3 Sentry, two F-35 Lighting IIs and two F-16 “Viper” Fighting Falcons fly in formation in the area of responsibility (AOR) over the United Arab Emirates May 8, 2020. The 380th AEW is one of the most diverse combat wings in the Air Force; it is comprised of four groups and 15 squadrons. Its mission is to conduct combat operations directed by the President to provide high-altitude all-weather intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control and air refueling for Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

    Where: Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates
    When: 08 May 2020
    Credit: USAF/Cover Images

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  • NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten
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    NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten


    380th Air Expeditionary Wing aircraft, to include a KC-10 Extender, E-3 Sentry, two F-35 Lighting IIs and two F-16 “Viper” Fighting Falcons fly in formation in the area of responsibility (AOR) over the United Arab Emirates May 8, 2020. The 380th AEW is one of the most diverse combat wings in the Air Force; it is comprised of four groups and 15 squadrons. Its mission is to conduct combat operations directed by the President to provide high-altitude all-weather intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control and air refueling for Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

    Where: Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates
    When: 08 May 2020
    Credit: USAF/Cover Images

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  • NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten
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    NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten


    380th Air Expeditionary Wing aircraft, to include a KC-10 Extender, E-3 Sentry, two F-35 Lighting IIs and two F-16 “Viper” Fighting Falcons fly in formation in the area of responsibility (AOR) over the United Arab Emirates May 8, 2020. The 380th AEW is one of the most diverse combat wings in the Air Force; it is comprised of four groups and 15 squadrons. Its mission is to conduct combat operations directed by the President to provide high-altitude all-weather intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control and air refueling for Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

    Where: Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates
    When: 08 May 2020
    Credit: USAF/Cover Images

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  • NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten
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    NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten


    380th Air Expeditionary Wing aircraft, to include a KC-10 Extender, E-3 Sentry, two F-35 Lighting IIs and two F-16 “Viper” Fighting Falcons fly in formation in the area of responsibility (AOR) over the United Arab Emirates May 8, 2020. The 380th AEW is one of the most diverse combat wings in the Air Force; it is comprised of four groups and 15 squadrons. Its mission is to conduct combat operations directed by the President to provide high-altitude all-weather intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control and air refueling for Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

    Where: Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates
    When: 08 May 2020
    Credit: USAF/Cover Images

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  • NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten
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    NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten


    380th Air Expeditionary Wing aircraft, to include a KC-10 Extender, E-3 Sentry, two F-35 Lighting IIs and two F-16 “Viper” Fighting Falcons fly in formation in the area of responsibility (AOR) over the United Arab Emirates May 8, 2020. The 380th AEW is one of the most diverse combat wings in the Air Force; it is comprised of four groups and 15 squadrons. Its mission is to conduct combat operations directed by the President to provide high-altitude all-weather intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control and air refueling for Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

    Where: Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates
    When: 08 May 2020
    Credit: USAF/Cover Images

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  • NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten
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    NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten


    380th Air Expeditionary Wing aircraft, to include a KC-10 Extender, E-3 Sentry, two F-35 Lighting IIs and two F-16 “Viper” Fighting Falcons fly in formation in the area of responsibility (AOR) over the United Arab Emirates May 8, 2020. The 380th AEW is one of the most diverse combat wings in the Air Force; it is comprised of four groups and 15 squadrons. Its mission is to conduct combat operations directed by the President to provide high-altitude all-weather intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control and air refueling for Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

    Where: Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates
    When: 08 May 2020
    Credit: USAF/Cover Images

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  • NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten
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    NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten


    A 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 “Viper” Fighting Falcon makes a claw representing his unit, the Panthers, while conducting an inflight refueling with a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender in the skies above the United Arab Emirates, May 8, 2020. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

    Where: Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates
    When: 08 May 2020
    Credit: USAF/Cover Images

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  • NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten
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    NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten


    Senior Airman August Bueltmann, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts in-flight refuelings from a KC-10 extender in the skies above the United Arab Emirates May 8, 2020. On that mission, the Extender crew refueled an E-3 Sentry, two F-35 Lighting IIs and two F-16 “Viper” Fighting Falcons from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. The 380th AEW is one of the most diverse combat wings in the Air Force; it is comprised of four groups and 15 squadrons. Its mission is to conduct combat operations directed by the President to provide high-altitude all-weather intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control and air refueling for Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

    Where: Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates
    When: 08 May 2020
    Credit: USAF/Cover Images

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  • NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten
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    NEWS - Manöver der U.S. Air Force über den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten


    380th Air Expeditionary Wing aircraft, to include a KC-10 Extender, E-3 Sentry, two F-35 Lighting IIs and two F-16 “Viper” Fighting Falcons fly in formation in the area of responsibility (AOR) over the United Arab Emirates May 8, 2020. The 380th AEW is one of the most diverse combat wings in the Air Force; it is comprised of four groups and 15 squadrons. Its mission is to conduct combat operations directed by the President to provide high-altitude all-weather intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control and air refueling for Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

    Where: Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates
    When: 08 May 2020
    Credit: USAF/Cover Images

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  • FEATURE -  Airman Magazine präsentiert die besten Luftaufnahmen der U.S. Air Force
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    FEATURE - Airman Magazine präsentiert die besten Luftaufnahmen der U.S. Air Force


    PICTURE SHOWS: A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing conducts aerial refueling operations in support of exercise Point Blank 19-8, over the North Sea, Nov. 14, 2019. The purpose of Point Blank is to exercise large force capabilities that incorporate current and future wartime scenarios. This iteration is especially unique in that it features special operations forces and the ‘Iron Triad’. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)


    ....


    STORY COPY:

    Meet the real Top Guns.

    These jaw-dropping photographs have been hand-picked by Airman Magazine, the official magazine of the United States Air Force, as the best images of the last few years.

    Mainly choosing pictures from 2019, the publication has called the collection Airman Aerials, which they describe as “a photographic art gallery, featuring some of the best aerial photography from around the service in recent history.”

    They explain: “Since its early days as a service, the Air Force has embraced technological advances in air and space capabilities and played an integral role as a global airpower.”

    Airman Magazine is the official magazine of the United States Air Force and reports on information and news about and of interest to Air Force members and their families.

    Where: Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom
    When: 14 Nov 2019
    Credit: USAF/Cover Images

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  • Airman magazine chooses the best U.S. Air Force pictures of 2013 - Jan 2014
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    Airman magazine chooses the best U.S. Air Force pictures of 2013 - Jan 2014
    MANDATORY CREDIT: USAF/Rex Features. IMAGES OUTSIDE OF PRINT NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS. FEES APPLY FOR UNIQUE IPAD USE.
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX (3489537w)
    New York National Guard UH-60s prepare to conduct aerial refueling operations with a HC-130J from the 79th Rescue Squadron, April 8, 2013 at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. during the Angel Thunder 2013 exercise. Angel Thunder is the largest joint service, multinational, interagency combat search and rescue exercise designed to train personnel recovery assets using a variety of scenarios to simulate deployment conditions and contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Chacon)
    Top Guns: The Best U.S. Air Force Pictures of 2013

    These stunning images show a year in the life of the largest air force in the world.

    The United States Air Force has operations all over the world and enlisted photographers are there to capture the action.

    The service's specialist Airman magazine has curated the most impactful imagery from 2013 for a special issue entitled 'Year in Visuals'.

    As would be expected, the gallery features awesome images of aircraft, but there are also personal military stories including a striking image of Capt. Candice Adams Ismirle preparing for cancer radiation treatment, while Staff Sgt. Ron Blodgett is shown in tears as he embraces his son after returning from a deployment in Southwest Asia.

    Managing editor Tech. Sgt. Chris Powell explains: "We pride ourselves on publishing the powerful imagery and videos Air Force photographers and broadcasters produce every day. These professionals travel the world, sometimes putting themselves in harm's way, to bring you the visual story from an Airman's perspective.

    "Our goal is to make you feel as close to the story as possible, being right there with Airmen providing security in Afghanistan, a team of Airmen hiking the highest mountains on Earth or showcasing th...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KUXHHMGWE

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