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Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft fly behind a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft after receiving fuel over Joint Base Andrews, Md., on July 10, 2012. The Raptors are attached to the 1st Fighter Wing and the Stratotanker is assigned to the 756th Air Refueling Squadron.

Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft fly behind a KC-135 Stratotanker

Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft fly behind a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft after receiving fuel over Joint Base Andrews, Md., on July 10, 2012. The Raptors are attached to the 1st Fighter Wing and the Stratotanker is assigned to the 756th Air Refueling Squadron.

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