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    VMGR-352 Detachment takes off for MCAS Miramar [Image 2 of 5]

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    A large military turboprop aircraft, identified as a C-130 Hercules variant, is photographed on a flight line at night under artificial lighting. The aircraft bears the number '110' on its nose and 'UNITED STATES' markings on the fuselage, indicating U.S. military ownership. Ground support equipment and maintenance stairs are positioned around the aircraft, suggesting active servicing or pre/post-flight operations.

    HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

    11.12.2010

    Photo by Sgt. Deanne Hurla 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    The first and only KC-130J "Harvest Hawk" in Afghanistan sits on the flightline at Forward Operating Base Dwyer for routine maintenance. The Harvest Hawk, which is a 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) asset, has only been in country since October, but has already detected three improvised explosive devices and fired one GPS guided Hellfire. The battle damage assessment was five enemy forces killed in action and no civilian causalities. The aircraft carries four Hellfire and 10 Griffen GPS guided missiles, and houses an infrared and television camera. Its mission is to provide close air support, conduct intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance missions, and find IEDs.

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    Date Taken: 11.12.2010
    Date Posted: 02.04.2011 22:59
    Photo ID: 363792
    VIRIN: 101114-M-5889H-002
    Resolution: 2400x1600
    Size: 300.79 KB
    Location: HELMAND PROVINCE, AF
    Web Views: 153
    Downloads: 15

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    Two military personnel are positioned at the open rear cargo ramp of what appears to be a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft in flight over an arid, desert terrain. One individual wearing Marine Corps digital camouflage uniform and a patrol cap is leaning over a pallet of cardboard boxes secured with straps, while a second person in tan flight suit with a headset raises one arm in a signaling gesture. The scene appears to depict an aerial delivery or airdrop operation.
    A large military turboprop aircraft, identified as a C-130 Hercules variant, is photographed on a flight line at night under artificial lighting. The aircraft bears the number '110' on its nose and 'UNITED STATES' markings on the fuselage, indicating U.S. military ownership. Ground support equipment and maintenance stairs are positioned around the aircraft, suggesting active servicing or pre/post-flight operations.
    A nighttime photograph taken from below a U.S. Marines military aircraft, showing the underside of the fuselage or wing with 'MARINES' stenciled in large gray letters. Visible on the left side is a weapons pylon loaded with what appear to be multiple missiles or rockets. The image is lit by an artificial light source from the lower left, with the surrounding environment in near-total darkness.
    A night vision image captured through a circular NVG (Night Vision Goggle) lens showing a large military transport aircraft in flight. The aircraft appears to be viewed from another aircraft flying in formation or close proximity. The characteristic green monochrome phosphor display and circular vignetting are consistent with Generation II or III image intensifier night vision equipment.
    A night vision image showing a military personnel kneeling or crouching inside what appears to be a large military cargo aircraft, such as a C-130 or C-17. The image is captured through a night vision device, producing the characteristic circular green-tinted view. The individual appears to be performing a task on the aircraft's cargo floor.

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