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    Marines conduct aircraft recovery training [Image 3 of 6]

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    A U.S. Marine (name tape reading 'FORD') observes the recovery of a heavily damaged and deteriorated helicopter fuselage being lifted by crane rigging in an open field. Military vehicles including what appears to be a heavy equipment transporter are visible on the left, and a civilian or specialist in white protective clothing is guiding the lift operation. The aircraft wreckage shows significant rust, fire damage, and structural deterioration, suggesting it is a derelict airframe being removed or used in a training exercise.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    02.02.2016

    Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones 

    Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

    Staff Sgt. William Ford supervises an aircraft suspension during an aircraft recovery training exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Feb. 2, 2016. Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines, heavy equipment operators, bulk fuels specialists, motor transportation Marines and combat engineers with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 worked hand-in-hand to retrieve a simulated downed aircraft. They were given a scenario and were tasked to provide a security perimeter around the aircraft while securing and transporting the aircraft in a safe and effective manner. The ability to retrieve aircraft without the aid of outside resources increases the unit’s effectiveness and their expeditionary capabilities. Ford is the motor transportation operations chieff with MWSS-274. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.02.2016
    Date Posted: 02.05.2016 08:04
    Photo ID: 2384772
    VIRIN: 160202-M-RH401-051
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 10.97 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US

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