Oregon Air National Guard McDonnell Douglas F-15C · 84031

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The primary subject is a military fighter jet, specifically a gray twin-engine aircraft with two vertical tail fins. The jet is in takeoff, ascending at a slightly upward angle with afterburners engaged, visible by a bright flame and exhaust plume trailing behind. The aircraft features squadron markings on the tail fins, including a colorful red and yellow bird emblem, along with alphanumeric codes "AF 03" and others partially visible. The cockpit canopy is transparent with the pilot visible inside. The landing gear is retracted. The secondary scene includes a large curved hangar roof in the lower foreground. In the background, there is a dense forest of evergreen trees under a cloudy or overcast sky that appears gray and uniform. The lighting suggests daylight with no direct sunlight. No other aircraft, vehicles, personnel, or buildings are discernible beyond the hangar and surrounding foliage. The scene suggests a remote or semi-rural airfield environment with natural vegetation around the runway or takeoff path. Additional keywords: afterburner, exhaust, twin vertical stabilizers, military aviation, jet fighter, cockpit, pilot, airfield, hangar roof, forest background, ascent, gray camouflage, jet turbine, flight, smoke trail, nature, overcast sky, daytime, weapon pylons, ground support. -- Oregon Air National Guard McDonnell Douglas F-15C 84031 PDX airport KPDX airport Portland International Airport Portland, Oregon, USA 7SYj2C58vEOkg6JkAOPs.jpg Jasper Kringen December 0, 05/08/2020