Klu F-16 (J-197) of 312 SQN taxies past Boeing E-4B.
The photo shows the J-197 with a special livery on her tail in connection with the 70th anniversary of the 312 squadron at Volkel Air Base. The F-16 taxies along a special visitor to the RIAT, a Boeing E-4B Nightwatch of the USAF.
The Boeing E-4 Nightwatch is one of four United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft built based on the airframe of a commercial Boeing 747. These four aircraft are on standby for senior US government officials such as the President, Secretary of Defense, military commanders and their successors.
The radio call sign for the E-4 is Silver Dollar but when the president comes aboard it changes to Air Force One.
This photo was taken on July 18, 2022 during the departure day of the Royal International Air Tattoo.
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