RAF squadron travels half way around world to participate in RF-Alaska

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- A C-130 Hercules from the United Kingdom Royal Air Force?s No. 47 Squadron takes off Aug. 22 during a sortie for Red Flag-Alaska 11-3. The 47th traveled from the U.K. with 56 members of the RAF to participate in RF-Alaska, which takes place from Aug. 15 through 26. While here they will work on enhancing their skills in cargo-air drops, electronic warfare, assault-strip landings and more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Gross)

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