NATO crewmembers board an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System as they participate in Red Flag-Alaska

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NATO crewmembers board an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System as they participate in Red Flag-Alaska 2009 May 1 at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. This exercise enabled flying squadrons to enhance their fighting capabilities in simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment. The 10-day exercise ended May 1.

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Size: 3449px × 2464px
Location: Elmendorf Air Force Base,
Photo credit: © 508 collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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