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Aerial shot over Iraq of a KC-130 Stratotanker firing flares

September 4, 2003 - Aerial shot over Iraq of a KC-130 Stratotanker firing flares that are used to counter attack surface to air missles

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Action Aerial View Air Raid Airstrike Arid Climate Counter Attack Countermeasures Decoy Defense Desert Dispense Emitting Firing Flare Infrared Countermeasures Iraq Kc 130 Middle East Releasing Stratotanker Two Objects

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 7.6cm x 5.1cm (3" x 2")

Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial shot captures the intense action and strategic defense maneuvers taking place over Iraq. In this color image, a KC-130 Stratotanker dominates the frame as it releases flares into the arid desert sky. The date is September 4,2003, and tensions are high in the Middle East. The photograph showcases two key elements: the powerful aircraft itself and the countermeasures being deployed to fend off surface-to-air missiles. With no people visible in the picture, all attention is drawn to these crucial objects suspended against a backdrop of vast open space. The horizontal composition emphasizes both the scale of this military operation and its significance within an expansive landscape. As one gazes at this image, they can almost feel themselves soaring through Iraqi airspace alongside this impressive refueler aircraft. Intriguingly, what appears to be mere specks of light emitting from beneath the plane's wings are actually flares dispensed for protection against potential threats. These decoys serve as infrared countermeasures during air raids or airstrikes. Stocktrek Images has once again captured a moment that encapsulates both power and vulnerability on display in modern warfare. This photograph serves as a testament to our military's unwavering commitment to defense amidst challenging circumstances in hostile territories like Iraq.

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