Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, prepares to hunt with his male hawk, Jack, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 5, 2021. Hawks are trained to catch pests that could potentially get caught in and damage aircraft.

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Keywords: aircraft, bird, flightline, hunter, jets