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In Formation

The 494th Fighter Squadron “Panthers” fly F-15E Strike Eagle fighters in formation with Arctic allies and partners during the Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 1, 2023.

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Tags: nato, European Command, Air Force, Arctic Challenge, ukraine response
Credit: Courtesy photo VIRIN: 230601-F-F3253-0005.JPG

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