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Title: Boeing C-17 Globemaster III firing flares

Description: This is a photo of the C-17 Globemaster III ejecting flares. Flares are used as a countermeasure to protect against "heatseeking" or infrared missiles. The wake vortices are clearly visible behind the aircraft. It is an official USAF photo.

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