The newly created AC-130J Ghostrider awaits takeoff for its first official sortie Jan. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130J arrived at Eglin in January 2013 to begin the modification process for the AC-130J, whose primary mission is close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. A total of 32 MC-130J prototypes will be modified as part of a $2.4-billion AC-130J program to grow the future fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sara Vidoni)
| Date Taken: | 01.31.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 02.07.2014 14:39 |
| Photo ID: | 1163437 |
| VIRIN: | 140131-F-GF899-007 |
| Resolution: | 2100x1526 |
| Size: | 1.97 MB |
| Location: | EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, US |
| Web Views: | 347 |
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