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A Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptor moves into position to take on fuel from a Stratotanker, during a recent mission over the Pacific near the Hawaiian Islands, March 27, 2012. Air Force Academy cadets on spring break were aboard the Stratotanker to observe the refueling procedure.

RAPTOR REFUELING

A Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptor moves into position to take on fuel from a Stratotanker, during a recent mission over the Pacific near the Hawaiian Islands, March 27, 2012. Air Force Academy cadets on spring break were aboard the Stratotanker to observe the refueling procedure.

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