USAF - United States Air Force KC-46A · N5017V

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The primary subject is a U.S. Air Force military aircraft, specifically a Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tanker, identifiable by its gray paint scheme, refueling boom visible under the tail, and registration number N5017V on the vertical stabilizer with the American flag above it. The aircraft is positioned on a taxiway or runway, oriented left to right, with all wheels in contact with the ground, suggesting it is taxiing but not actively takeoff or landing. In the background, there is a parked commercial airliner from EVA Air, a green and white livery Boeing 777 passenger jet, clearly recognizable by the EVA Air logo on the tail and the "EVA AIR" text on the fuselage. The surroundings include several airport buildings, including a large Boeing facility with the Boeing logo on the facade. The environment suggests a well-equipped airport with paved taxiways, apron areas, and ground support equipment visible. The sky is mostly cloudy, with some diffuse sunlight illuminating the scene, indicating an overcast or partly cloudy day. Trees without leaves suggest it is winter or early spring, and the grass near the taxiway is a dull green mixed with brown patches. Keywords: Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, tanker aircraft, military plane, taxiway, refueling boom, U.S. Air Force livery, EVA Air Boeing 777, airport terminal, Boeing facility, apron, ground support, runway markings, aircraft registration, American flag emblem, overcast sky, winter trees, aircraft wheels, airport operations -- USAF - United States Air Force KC-46A N5017V PAE airport KPAE airport Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) Everett, Washington, USA IMG_5235.jpg Calvin Stewart December 0, 03/11/2020