VMFA(AW)-242 test capabilities during surge day [Image 5 of 6]

IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

01.12.2012

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer 

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 pilots wait to be cleared for take off during the surge day that took place at the air field here Jan. 12. A surge day is done to test a squadrons capabilities by rapidly proucing sorties to ensure readiness and proficiency in combat scenarios.

• Date Taken: 01.12.2012
• Date Posted: 06.28.2012 01:14
• Photo ID: 613734
• VIRIN: 120112-M-YE622-105
• Resolution: 4752x3168
• Size: 5.4 MB
• Location: IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP