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    109th Airlift Wing launches Antarctic season [Image 2 of 4]

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    A large military transport aircraft, identifiable as a C-130 Hercules with orange and white markings and a US military star insignia, is parked on a tarmac during what appears to be early morning or late afternoon based on the warm golden light. Ground crew personnel are actively loading or unloading cargo using a forklift, with a blue pickup truck and other ground support equipment visible nearby. The background shows autumn foliage on low hills, suggesting a northeastern US location.

    SCOTIA, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

    10.17.2017

    Photo by Senior Master Sgt. William Gizara 

    New York National Guard

    Airmen with the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing load cargo onto an LC-130 Skibird on Oct. 17, 2017, before taking off from Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, N.Y., to begin the journey to McMurdo Station, Antarctica. This is the 30th season that the unit will participate in Operation Deep Freeze, the military component of the U.S. Antarctic Program, which is managed by the National Science Foundation. (U.S. Air National photo by Senior Master Sgt. William Gizara)

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    Date Taken: 10.17.2017
    Date Posted: 10.17.2017 14:58
    Photo ID: 3871856
    VIRIN: 171017-Z-TJ681-0041
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 4.15 MB
    Location: SCOTIA, NEW YORK, US
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    A military C-130 Hercules transport aircraft with distinctive orange and white markings is being loaded or unloaded on a tarmac. A military forklift/loader vehicle is positioned at the open rear cargo ramp of the aircraft, while several personnel in military uniforms observe the operation. The scene appears to take place during early morning or late afternoon based on the warm, low-angle lighting.
    A large military transport aircraft, identifiable as a C-130 Hercules with orange and white markings and a US military star insignia, is parked on a tarmac during what appears to be early morning or late afternoon based on the warm golden light. Ground crew personnel are actively loading or unloading cargo using a forklift, with a blue pickup truck and other ground support equipment visible nearby. The background shows autumn foliage on low hills, suggesting a northeastern US location.
    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft is taxiing or beginning its takeoff roll on a runway. The aircraft features a distinctive orange-red tail fin and has all four turboprop engines running, visible from the propeller motion blur. The setting appears to be a military or joint-use airfield during late afternoon or early morning based on the warm, low-angle sunlight.
    A large four-engine turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules configuration, is captured at low altitude just after takeoff or during a low-level pass over a runway. The aircraft displays distinctive red and white markings on its tail and engine nacelles, suggesting it may be configured for aerial firefighting or a specialized mission role. A trail of dispersed material or exhaust is visible behind the aircraft.

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