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    The Eagle has taken off: UAV gives commanders eyes on the battlefield [Image 3 of 5]

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    The image shows a military forward operating base with a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) appearing to be caught or recovered by a sky-hook/arresting system attached to a tall mast or crane structure. In the background, military helicopters and base infrastructure including HESCO barriers and prefabricated buildings are visible. The scene suggests an active UAV recovery operation at a military installation.

    BAGHDAD, IRAQ

    05.26.2010

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth 

    19th Public Affairs Detachment, 1st Infantry Division

    A ScanEagle unmanned aerial vehicle snags its recovery line after completing a flight over Iraq. The ScanEagle, which uses a SkyHook on its wingtip to "land," is being utilized by the Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, to gather intelligence for U.S. and Iraqi ground forces.

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    Date Taken: 05.26.2010
    Date Posted: 06.09.2010 09:21
    Photo ID: 287958
    VIRIN: 100526-A-8382T-001
    Resolution: 1800x1192
    Size: 208.68 KB
    Location: BAGHDAD, IQ
    Web Views: 266
    Downloads: 21

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    The image shows a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone) mounted on what appears to be a pneumatic or bungee-cord catapult launch rail system. The aircraft is silhouetted against an overcast gray sky, positioned at an upward angle consistent with a launch configuration. Support wires and rigging are visible connecting the launch apparatus.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) and a communications headset is seated at a workstation, operating radio equipment and a computer keyboard. A second individual in dark clothing is visible in the background at a separate workstation. The setting appears to be a military operations or communications center.
    The image shows a military forward operating base with a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) appearing to be caught or recovered by a sky-hook/arresting system attached to a tall mast or crane structure. In the background, military helicopters and base infrastructure including HESCO barriers and prefabricated buildings are visible. The scene suggests an active UAV recovery operation at a military installation.
    The image shows a military forward operating base or airfield with a small UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) suspended by cables from a crane or launch/recovery system. In the background, multiple military helicopters are visible parked on the flight line, along with military vehicles including HMMWVs (Humvees) in the foreground. The setting appears to be a desert environment, likely in the Middle East.
    A fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is being launched from a pneumatic or bungee-assisted catapult launcher on a concrete pad in an arid, desert environment. The launch system is a wheeled, angled rail launcher, and an operator is visible at a control station to the right. A Jolly Roger (skull and crossbones) flag is visible on a pole to the left, likely used as a wind indicator.

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