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As seen through a night-viewing device, a U.S. Air Force special tactics training squadron student waits for a PC-12 Pilatus aircraft to take off on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 14, 2009. Special tactics training squadron students set up an airfield using visual airfield markings and infrared strobe lights, allowing pilots to see the runway during day and night operations.

RUNWAY SET UP

As seen through a night-viewing device, a U.S. Air Force special tactics training squadron student waits for a PC-12 Pilatus aircraft to take off on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 14, 2009. Special tactics training squadron students set up an airfield using visual airfield markings and infrared strobe lights, allowing pilots to see the runway during day and night operations.

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