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Two jets, framed by an opening in an aircraft in front of them, fire flares while in flight.

Eagle Flares

Two Air Force F-15 Eagles deploy flares after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission supporting Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, May 5, 2018. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keith James

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