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    Coalition forces conduct large-scale counter insurgent operation near Nad-e Ali [Image 2 of 4]

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    Multiple CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor military helicopters are conducting simultaneous takeoff or landing operations at a desert airfield. At least four to five Chinooks are visible, with two in the foreground airborne at low altitude and additional aircraft on or near the ground in the background. The environment appears to be an arid, desert military installation under hazy atmospheric conditions.

    AFGHANISTAN

    02.27.2011

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    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    Coalition forces conducted a large-scale counter insurgent operation in Regional Command (Southwest) Feb. 27, which involved U.K. and U.S. forces carrying out an aerial assault, with support from the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police.
    Operation Tora Zhemay IV was conducted south of Nad-e Ali to disrupt insurgent improvised explosive device and war-making capability in the vicinity by inserting U.K. and U.S. forces with the support of Afghan National Security Forces.

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    Date Taken: 02.27.2011
    Date Posted: 03.05.2011 06:21
    Photo ID: 373770
    VIRIN: 110227-M-5373N-092
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 4.33 MB
    Location: AF
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    A British Army Westland Lynx helicopter (serial number ZE375) is captured in flight against an overcast grey sky. The helicopter is painted in standard olive drab/dark green military camouflage and has its side door open with at least one crew member visible inside. A Royal Air Force/British Army roundel is visible on the fuselage.
    Multiple CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor military helicopters are conducting simultaneous takeoff or landing operations at a desert airfield. At least four to five Chinooks are visible, with two in the foreground airborne at low altitude and additional aircraft on or near the ground in the background. The environment appears to be an arid, desert military installation under hazy atmospheric conditions.
    Four large military helicopters are flying in formation over an arid desert landscape. The nearest helicopter, positioned on the right side of the frame, is kicking up a significant dust cloud as it operates at low altitude. The scene suggests a military operation, training exercise, or formation flight in a desert environment.
    A large group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are boarding or assembling near large military helicopters on an arid, sandy airfield. The helicopters display 'MARINES' markings, indicating U.S. Marine Corps operations. The scene depicts a troop movement or deployment operation in what appears to be a desert environment.

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