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    An aerial photograph captures a large formation of military turboprop transport aircraft conducting an 'elephant walk' on a runway. The aircraft, consistent with C-130J Super Hercules variants, are arranged in two parallel columns taxiing in close formation with engines running and propellers spinning. This type of exercise demonstrates rapid deployment capability and unit readiness.

    YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, JAPAN

    05.04.2018

    Photo by Yasuo Osakabe 

    374th Airlift Wing

    Twelve C-130J Super Hercules perform an Elephant Walk as part of the 374th Airlift Wing (AW) Generation Exercise to test the rapid mobility capabilities and teamwork of the crewmembers at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2018. The 374th AW maintains and operates the C-130J Super Hercules, C-12 Huron, and UH-1N Iroquois, making it the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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    Date Taken: 05.04.2018
    Date Posted: 05.09.2018 01:28
    Photo ID: 4370908
    VIRIN: 180504-F-PM645-5324
    Resolution: 3600x2100
    Size: 5.11 MB
    Location: YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, JP
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    An aerial photograph captures a large formation of military turboprop transport aircraft conducting an 'elephant walk' on a runway. The aircraft, consistent with C-130J Super Hercules variants, are arranged in two parallel columns taxiing in close formation with engines running and propellers spinning. This type of exercise demonstrates rapid deployment capability and unit readiness.
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    Two military-style helicopters are hovering low over a grassy airfield, appearing to be either landing or taking off in formation. A runway marker displaying the number '7' is visible in the foreground left. The background shows a treeline, distant mountains, and what appears to be an airbase or military installation.
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