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    79th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II flies injured sailors to California [Image 5 of 13]

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    A military helicopter, consistent with an HH-60 Pave Hawk or MH-60 Black Hawk variant, is captured in flight over open ocean performing an aerial refueling operation. A refueling probe extends from the nose of the helicopter toward a drogue basket deployed on a hose from an unseen tanker aircraft. The image is taken from another airborne platform, with scattered clouds and blue ocean visible in the background.

    USNORTHCOM, AT SEA

    05.05.2014

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Grant 

    Air Forces Southern

    An U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk helicopter from the 55th Rescue Squadron flies above the Pacific Ocean in route to rescue two critically burned sailors 600 nautical miles of the coast of Mexico May 5, 2014. Airmen from the 563rd Rescue Group flew in a 79th RQS HC-130J Combat King II aircraft for nearly 11 hours, to parachute Guardian Angel teams near the ship, with two inflatable zodiac boat packages and medical equipment, so that they could deliver lifesaving care and stabilize the injured sailors. Guardian Angels are the only Department of Defense combat forces specifically organized, trained, equipped, and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Grant/Released)

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    Date Taken: 05.05.2014
    Date Posted: 05.06.2014 00:35
    Photo ID: 1316213
    VIRIN: 140505-F-HZ705-155
    Resolution: 4928x3264
    Size: 1.89 MB
    Location: USNORTHCOM, AT SEA
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    A military aircraft maintainer or ground crew member is closely inspecting a multi-blade propeller assembly on what appears to be a large military turboprop aircraft. The individual is wearing a tan/desert military t-shirt, communication headset, sunglasses, and a tactical glove, suggesting an operational flight line environment. The arid, bright background indicates a desert or hot-climate air base setting.
    Four military personnel in combat uniforms are gathered inside what appears to be a military cargo aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules or similar transport. One individual appears to be briefing or instructing the others, gesturing with his hands while the group listens. A folding ladder with orange feet is visible on the floor between them.
    Military personnel are inside a large military transport aircraft, appearing to be preparing parachute or jump equipment. The foreground soldier wears a US Army multicam uniform with a unit patch featuring a Pegasus emblem and an American flag patch. The setting suggests pre-jump preparation or equipment inspection activities.
    Two military personnel in flight helmets and gear are silhouetted against an open aircraft ramp or cargo door, looking out over a large body of water from altitude. Small clouds are visible on the horizon and sunlight reflects off the ocean surface below. An orange object, likely a supply bundle or life raft package, is visible to their right on the ramp.
    A military helicopter, consistent with an HH-60 Pave Hawk or MH-60 Black Hawk variant, is captured in flight over open ocean performing an aerial refueling operation. A refueling probe extends from the nose of the helicopter toward a drogue basket deployed on a hose from an unseen tanker aircraft. The image is taken from another airborne platform, with scattered clouds and blue ocean visible in the background.
    A military helicopter, consistent with an HH-60 Pave Hawk or MH-60 Seahawk variant, is conducting an aerial refueling operation from a fixed-wing tanker aircraft. A crew member in a flight helmet is visible in silhouette in the foreground, observing the refueling probe-and-drogue connection. The scene takes place at altitude over a body of water visible in the background.
    Two military helicopters are flying in formation over a large body of open blue water. Both aircraft appear to be Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk or similar variant helicopters in gray military livery. The foreground helicopter is sharply in focus while the second helicopter is visible in the upper right background at a greater distance.
    An aerial photograph captures two yellow speedboats navigating across deep blue open ocean water. Both vessels are traveling in roughly parallel directions, leaving distinct white wake trails behind them. The image is taken from a significant elevation, likely from an aircraft or tall vessel.
    An aerial photograph shows a military helicopter hovering at low altitude over open ocean directly above a small vessel crowded with people. The helicopter's rotor wash is creating a large, concentric circular ripple pattern on the water surface. This appears to be a maritime interdiction, search and rescue, or law enforcement operation.
    A military helicopter is hovering over open ocean, with a rescue hoist cable extended downward toward what appears to be a person or object in the water below. The image is taken from an elevated aerial perspective, showing the helicopter against a backdrop of deep blue ocean with white foam patterns on the surface. This appears to be a search and rescue or recovery operation in progress.
    An aerial photograph taken from a high altitude shows a military helicopter hovering low over the ocean directly above a small civilian-style vessel. A line or cable appears to connect the helicopter to the boat, suggesting an interdiction, boarding, or towing operation. The rotor wash from the helicopter is clearly visible as a circular disturbance pattern on the water surface.
    A military helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk type, hovers over open ocean water while lowering a cable or hoist line toward the surface. The rotor wash from the helicopter creates a distinctive circular ripple pattern on the water below, and the helicopter's shadow is clearly visible on the ocean surface. This appears to be a search and rescue, dipping sonar deployment, or hoist training operation.
    A military helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk variant, hovers over open ocean water while a person descends on a rope below the aircraft. The rope extends well below the suspended individual toward the water surface, suggesting a hoist or fast-rope training or rescue operation. The image is taken from an elevated aerial perspective looking down at the scene.

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