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    A vintage World War II-era Douglas C-47 Skytrain transport aircraft named 'Southern Cross' is parked on a tarmac, displayed in olive drab military livery with yellow markings. The aircraft bears the tactical code 'T9' in large yellow letters on its fuselage, along with nose art depicting a female figure and the Southern Cross constellation. The aircraft appears to be in restored, airworthy condition and is likely on display at an airshow or aviation museum.

    FORT BENNING, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES

    08.15.2015

    Photo by Pfc. Patrick Hilson 

    982nd Signal Company (Combat Camera) (Airborne)

    A Douglas-DC3-C47 sits on display awaiting paratroopers at William T. drop zone, Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 15, 2015. The 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) Battalion celebrates 75 years of the U.S. Army Airborne School and the commemoration of the last qualifying jump of the first airborne test platoon on Aug. 15, 1940. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Patrick Hilson/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.15.2015
    Date Posted: 08.16.2015 10:59
    Photo ID: 2124069
    VIRIN: 150815-A-XP869-008
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 6.65 MB
    Location: FORT BENNING, GEORGIA, US
    Web Views: 99
    Downloads: 11

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    A vintage World War II-era Douglas C-47 Skytrain transport aircraft named 'Southern Cross' is parked on a tarmac, displayed in olive drab military livery with yellow markings. The aircraft bears the tactical code 'T9' in large yellow letters on its fuselage, along with nose art depicting a female figure and the Southern Cross constellation. The aircraft appears to be in restored, airworthy condition and is likely on display at an airshow or aviation museum.
    Two military personnel are seated in the cockpit of a large military aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III or similar transport aircraft. The pilot on the left is wearing a green flight suit with a unit patch and aviation headset, while the individual on the right wears a camouflage uniform with a US flag patch. The cockpit displays multiple digital avionics screens and instrument panels consistent with a modern military transport aircraft.
    The interior of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III, is packed with soldiers in full combat/field uniforms seated along both sides of the fuselage. The soldiers appear to be in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage, seated on web/canvas troop seats facing inward toward the center aisle. The wide-angle fisheye lens captures the full length of the cargo bay, revealing a very large number of troops being transported.
    Military paratroopers are standing in a line inside a large military transport aircraft, holding yellow static lines attached to an overhead cable in preparation for a jump. The soldiers are fully equipped with parachute harnesses, helmets, combat gear, and reserve parachutes. Additional personnel are seated along the sides of the aircraft, including what appears to be a photographer documenting the operation.
    Military personnel in full combat gear and parachute equipment are inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster. A soldier in the foreground is giving a thumbs-up gesture near an open jump door, while other soldiers stand in line behind him. The scene depicts a static-line airborne operation with soldiers prepared to jump.
    A military aviator or aircrew member is photographed in close-up while airborne, wearing a flight helmet with visor and olive drab flight suit. The individual appears to be looking out of an open aircraft door or hatch, with aircraft components visible in the background. A unit patch with a red border is visible on the left shoulder of the flight suit.

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