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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 14, 2009. The bomber is taking part in the Inaugural Turkey Shoot with KC-135s and F-22 Raptors. The event allows air expeditionary units to plan and execute tactical missions with airframes that don't regularly train together.

BOMBER TO BOOM

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 14, 2009. The bomber is taking part in the Inaugural Turkey Shoot with KC-135s and F-22 Raptors. The event allows air expeditionary units to plan and execute tactical missions with airframes that don't regularly train together.

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