EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- German crew chiefs watch a Tornado prepare to take off during Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Each Red Flag-Alaska exercise often involves units whose mission may differ significantly from that of other participating units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --Two German Air Force pilots go through a pre-flight inspection here June 9. The Germans are participating in Red Flag-Alaska 08-3, a 10-day air combat training exercise held up to four times a year over Alaskan and Western Canadian airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --Two German crew chiefs prepare a Tornado for take off to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --A German crew chief directs the pilot of a Tornado down the taxiway to take off and participate in one of many exercises in Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- German crew chiefs watch as an A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over the Eielson flightline during Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Each Red Flag-Alaska often involves units whose missions may differ significantly from that of other participating units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --Two German Tornados fly over the flightline here during Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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German Air Force Participate in RF-A 08-3

Published June 10, 2008