Firefighters perform a pilot rescue exercise on the flightline at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013. The aircraft used in the exercise is a T-38 Talon jet trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo/Released)

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Firefighters conduct a pilot rescue exercise on the flightline at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013. The fire department routinely runs various exercises to stay proficient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo/Released)

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Beale Air Force Base firfighters carry U.S. Ai Force Airman 1st Class Eric Whaley, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron, to safety during a pilot rescue exercise on the base flightline, Feb. 13, 2013. Whaley played the role of a pilot of a T-38 Talon jet trainer during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo/Released)

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Firefighters assist U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Whaley, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron, to safety during a pilot rescue exercise on the flightline at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013. The fire department routinely runs various exercises to stay proficient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo/Released)

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A T-38 Talon jet trainer sits on the flightline during a pilot rescue exercise at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013. Beale’s Talons are painted black to mirror the U-2 Dragon Lady. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Whaley, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, poses in front of a T-38 Talon jet trainer on the flight-ine at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013. Whaley played a role of a pilot during a fire department exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo/Released)

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Photos: Beale firefighters conduct pilot rescue exercise

Published Feb. 14, 2013