Caption:
A French E-3F Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft takes off
from Avord, France, for a final flight test leading up to the flight
certification and delivery of the last aircraft to undergo the Radar
System Improvement Program. The upgrade improves the E-3F's
surveillance capability and electronic counter-countermeasures
capability. The upgrade was managed by the Electronic Systems
Center at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. (Courtesy photo)
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