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    'Scarface' anniversary marks 70 years in the Corps [Image 3 of 16]

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    A military door gunner is positioned at the open door of a helicopter, manning a large-caliber machine gun while flying over open ocean. At least two additional military helicopters are visible in formation in the background. The image is taken from inside the aircraft looking outward, providing a dramatic perspective of an aerial military operation.

    MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    12.05.2013

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg 

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    AH-1W Super Cobra and UH-1Y Huey helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 fly off the east coast of Oahu, Hawaii, as they head toward Pearl Harbor to conduct a flyover the USS Missouri and the USS Arizona Memorial for "Scarface" alumni and other veterans, Dec. 5, 2013. "Scarface" celebrated its 70th anniversary in the Marine Corps, Dec 1., and flew four AH-1W Super Cobra and UH-1Y Huey helicopters over Pearl Harbor to commemorate its history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)

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    Date Taken: 12.05.2013
    Date Posted: 12.12.2013 23:04
    Photo ID: 1119393
    VIRIN: 131205-M-DP650-002
    Resolution: 2100x1400
    Size: 1.49 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, US
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    Military personnel in Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage uniforms are gathered in a large hangar for what appears to be a unit celebration, likely a Marine Corps Birthday Ball or similar commemorative event. A long table covered with a red tablecloth holds multiple large sheet cakes, including one prominently decorated with what appears to be the Marine Corps emblem and the word 'Marines'. Personnel are lined up to receive cake slices while a civilian woman in a floral top assists with serving.
    A military personnel wearing a flight helmet with a dark visor and tactical vest is looking over their shoulder toward a helicopter in flight. The scene takes place on a military airfield or tarmac under partly cloudy skies. The helicopter in the background appears to be a UH-1Y Venom or similar utility helicopter.
    A military door gunner is positioned at the open door of a helicopter, manning a large-caliber machine gun while flying over open ocean. At least two additional military helicopters are visible in formation in the background. The image is taken from inside the aircraft looking outward, providing a dramatic perspective of an aerial military operation.
    Two U.S. Marines military helicopters are flying low over open water with a coastal city and mountain range visible in the background. The foreground helicopter is clearly marked 'MARINES' with the number '04' and displays motion-blurred rotor blades indicating active flight. The urban skyline and runway strip in the background suggest proximity to a major port city, consistent with the appearance of Honolulu, Hawaii.
    A formation of U.S. Marines helicopters flying in formation over a lush green landscape with a harbor and mountain range visible in the background, consistent with the Oahu, Hawaii area near Pearl Harbor. The lead aircraft is a UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter with its side door open, accompanied by what appear to be AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters. The image captures a military flight operation in clear daytime conditions.
    An aerial photograph taken from a military helicopter over Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, showing a door-mounted machine gun in the foreground and another military helicopter flying in formation nearby. The USS Arizona Memorial is visible as a white structure in the harbor below. The Oahu landscape, including mountains, urban development, and the characteristic turquoise waters of Pearl Harbor, are visible in the background.
    A military aircrew member in flight gear and helmet holds an American flag out of an open helicopter door at altitude. Below, a coastal urban area with a harbor, bridges, and city buildings is visible under a partly cloudy sky. The scene appears to be a ceremonial or commemorative flyover.
    Two U.S. Marine Corps helicopters are flying in formation low over a body of water, with a coastal city skyline and green mountain range visible in the background. The foreground helicopter is a UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter marked 'MARINES' with tail number 04, while the background aircraft appears to be an AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter. The setting strongly resembles Honolulu, Hawaii, with the distinctive Koolau mountain range and urban skyline visible.
    Military personnel are seated inside a helicopter cabin flying over open ocean water. At least three individuals wearing tactical gear, helmets, and protective eyewear are visible in the aircraft interior. The image is taken from inside the helicopter looking toward the open side door with ocean visible below.
    Two U.S. Marines helicopters are flying in formation over a coastal waterway and vegetated islands, with an urban and industrial landscape visible in the background. The foreground aircraft is a UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter marked '04' with 'MARINES' clearly visible on the fuselage. A second, smaller AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter follows in the background.
    Three U.S. Marines helicopters fly in formation over a lush, green coastal landscape. The lead aircraft is a UH-1Y Venom (tail number 04) with 'MARINES' markings clearly visible, accompanied by what appear to be AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters. In the background, a harbor with a submarine and island installations is visible, consistent with the Pearl Harbor/Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam area in Hawaii.
    Military personnel are operating inside a helicopter flying over a coastal or shallow ocean area with visible turquoise water below. One crew member in the foreground is manning what appears to be a door-mounted weapon system, while another crew member in flight gear is seated in the cabin. The image depicts an active military aerial operation, likely a patrol or training mission.
    A military aviator is seated inside the cabin/cockpit area of a military helicopter, wearing full flight gear including a helmet with night vision goggle mount and visor. The image is taken from inside the aircraft looking toward the cockpit, with a coastal landscape visible through the windscreen. At least one other crew member is partially visible on the right side of the frame.
    An aerial photograph taken from a military helicopter, looking down the barrel of a door-mounted machine gun toward Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. A large naval vessel is docked at a pier on Ford Island, while a second military helicopter (appears to be a UH-1Y Venom or AH-1Z Viper) flies in formation nearby. The distinctive geography of Pearl Harbor, including Ford Island and the surrounding Oahu landscape with mountains in the background, is clearly visible.
    A U.S. Marines military helicopter, marked with the number '04' and 'MARINES' on its fuselage, is captured in flight over a body of water. The helicopter appears to be a UH-1Y Venom (twin-engine variant of the Huey), identifiable by its twin-engine configuration and skid landing gear. The side door is open with at least one crew member visible inside the cabin.
    An aerial photograph taken from inside a military helicopter showing a coastal airstrip on a narrow peninsula or island surrounded by turquoise ocean water. A crew member wearing a flight helmet is visible in the foreground on the right, alongside a mounted machine gun. The airfield features a single runway extending toward the water, with hangars and urban development visible beyond it.

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