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    Iraqi Air Force squadron flies first solo mission [Image 69 of 208]

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    A military transport aircraft, specifically a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, is photographed on a tarmac with its propellers spinning. The aircraft bears the tail code 'YI-301' and displays the Iraqi flag on its vertical stabilizer, identifying it as belonging to the Iraqi Air Force. The setting appears to be a desert airbase with military equipment and structures visible in the background.

    ALI BASE, IRAQ

    11.29.2005

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    ALI BASE, Iraq -- Iraqi air force tail number YI-301, the first Iraqi C-130 to fly a mission with a full Iraqi aircrew and no advisory support team members aboard, leaves its parking spot on the ramp at Ali Base for the historic flight Nov. 29, 2005. Takeoff was at 11 a.m. local time.
    (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean) (Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.29.2005
    Date Posted: 12.08.2005 13:21
    Photo ID: 13069
    Resolution: 1200x782
    Size: 704.97 KB
    Location: ALI BASE, IQ

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