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Two U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons launch flares during a combat mission over Iraq.
Two U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons launch flares during a combat mission over Iraq on Aug. 18, 2004. The Falcons are attached to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Balad Air Base, Iraq.