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    Iraqi Air Force celebrates 78th Anniversary [Image 2 of 7]

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    A group of military and civilian officials are gathered on an airfield examining a missile or munition displayed in a green transport/storage container. The scene appears to take place at an Iraqi air base, as evidenced by the aircraft tail markings 'YI-153' and 'IRAQI AIR F[orce]' visible in the background. Personnel include a US Army officer in ACU camouflage and multiple individuals in Iraqi military desert camouflage uniforms.

    BAGHDAD, IRAQ

    04.26.2009

    Photo by Capt. Thomas Avilucea 

    Multi-National Security Transition Command Iraq Public Affairs

    U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick, commanding general, MNSTC-I, Iraqi army Gen. Babakir, chief of staff, Iraqi joint forces ,and Abd Al Qadir, Iraqi minister of defense discuss the capabilities of the hell fire missile, on April 22.

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    Date Taken: 04.26.2009
    Date Posted: 04.26.2009 10:17
    Photo ID: 167876
    VIRIN: 090426-F-5866A-001
    Resolution: 2000x3008
    Size: 2.46 MB
    Location: BAGHDAD, IQ
    Web Views: 178
    Downloads: 21

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    A main battle tank, identifiable as an M1 Abrams variant, is moving along a desert dirt road kicking up a dust cloud behind it. Two crew members are visible in the open hatches on top of the turret. A red, white, and black tricolor flag is mounted on the rear of the turret, consistent with the Iraqi flag.
    A group of military and civilian officials are gathered on an airfield examining a missile or munition displayed in a green transport/storage container. The scene appears to take place at an Iraqi air base, as evidenced by the aircraft tail markings 'YI-153' and 'IRAQI AIR F[orce]' visible in the background. Personnel include a US Army officer in ACU camouflage and multiple individuals in Iraqi military desert camouflage uniforms.
    A uniformed band member stands holding a snare drum with drumsticks in hand. He is wearing a formal military-style marching band uniform with white jacket featuring navy blue decorative braiding, dark trousers with a red stripe, and a black cap with red band. In the background, an Iraqi flag is visible along with a banner bearing Arabic script.
    A formal military ceremony taking place inside an aircraft hangar, with a large military transport aircraft (appearing to be a C-130 Hercules) visible in the background. A civilian dignitary in a light-colored suit walks alongside a senior military officer in uniform along a red carpet, surrounded by military personnel and media cameras. The event appears to be an official reception or handover ceremony.
    A large four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft, consistent with a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, is parked on a concrete tarmac in a frontal view. The setting appears to be an air show or static display event, with multiple other aircraft and helicopters visible in the background. The sky is clear and hazy, suggesting a warm, arid environment.
    The image shows a military/mixed-use airfield ramp with multiple aircraft parked outside a large hangar. A man in a blue flight suit is walking between the aircraft. At least one aircraft bears Iraqi Air Force markings with the Iraqi flag on its tail fin, registration YI-301.
    A close-up photograph of a band musician playing a large brass instrument, likely a euphonium or baritone horn. The player is wearing a formal marching band uniform with a navy blue and red cap. The image captures the reflective gold surface of the instrument's bell in sharp detail.

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