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    Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 2014 begins to arrive Down Under [Image 1 of 4]

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    A large military cargo aircraft, consistent with a C-5 Galaxy, has its nose visor raised open on a tarmac, with ground personnel and vehicles actively loading or unloading cargo. A large cylindrical object is visible on a flatbed truck to the right, being staged near the aircraft's open nose. The image is backlit by a low sun, creating strong silhouettes against a blue sky.

    DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

    03.25.2014

    Photo by Cpl. James Gulliver 

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    Marines with Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, unload CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from a C-17 aboard Royal Australian Air Force’s Base Darwin, March 25, 2014. This is the first MRF-D rotation to include an ACE, which will be integrated into bilateral training events with the Australian Defence Force. The ACE this year is comprised of four CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters and approximately 125 Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, both stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

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    Date Taken: 03.25.2014
    Date Posted: 03.26.2014 03:20
    Photo ID: 1195985
    VIRIN: 140326-M-GO800-005
    Resolution: 5760x3240
    Size: 3.64 MB
    Location: DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU
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    Downloads: 9

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    A large military cargo aircraft, consistent with a C-5 Galaxy, has its nose visor raised open on a tarmac, with ground personnel and vehicles actively loading or unloading cargo. A large cylindrical object is visible on a flatbed truck to the right, being staged near the aircraft's open nose. The image is backlit by a low sun, creating strong silhouettes against a blue sky.
    A U.S. Marines helicopter, with rotor blades folded, is being loaded into or unloaded from a large military cargo aircraft via its open nose visor/cargo door. The helicopter bears 'MARINES' markings and a U.S. roundel insignia, and its tail rotor and main rotor blades are visibly folded for transport. Ground personnel and equipment are visible near the cargo ramp in the foreground.
    The image shows the open nose section of a large military strategic airlift aircraft, most likely a Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, with its distinctive visor-style nose raised to allow front-loading of cargo. Three individuals in military and civilian attire are standing on the lowered front loading ramp, appearing to inspect or oversee cargo operations. The aircraft is parked on an airfield tarmac under clear blue skies.
    A smiling military or aviation personnel wearing a tan/khaki flight suit and a helmet with red and white markings is visible from a low angle. The individual appears to be positioned on or near a large military vehicle or aircraft, leaning forward with arms resting on a surface. The image has a candid, informal quality suggesting the subject is at ease during operations.

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