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Marines get 'hot hookup,' pioneer new technique

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 return from familiarizing themselves with the downward thrust of a Kaman K1200, or "K-MAX," unmanned helicopter during initial testing in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 22. Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 pioneered the first unmanned, mid-flight external cargo hookups, and delivered approximately 6,000 pounds of gear in their first day of testing.



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Date Taken:05.22.2012

Date Posted:05.29.2012 00:37

Photo ID:589457

VIRIN:120522-M-NF414-021

Resolution:3552x2280

Size:2.11 MB

Location:HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGlobe

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Marines get ‘hot hookup,’ pioneer new technique

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