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    Lakenheath bids farewell to Rescue Squadrons [Image 7 of 10]

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    The image shows two military helicopters, identifiable as HH-60 Pave Hawk variants, hovering low over a military airfield tarmac. The helicopters are painted in a flat gray color scheme consistent with U.S. Air Force combat search and rescue aircraft. A crew member is visible in the open side door of the foreground helicopter, and both aircraft appear to be in the process of taking off or landing.

    BRANDON, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM

    05.15.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Echols 

    48th Fighter Wing

    Two HH-60G Pave Hawks prepare to depart from the 48th Fighter Wing flightline during a farewell event for the 56th Rescue Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 15, 2018. The event signals the near-completion of the 56th and 57th RQS relocation to Aviano Air Base, Italy, which was announced in November 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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    Date Taken: 05.15.2018
    Date Posted: 05.15.2018 10:42
    Photo ID: 4388718
    VIRIN: 180515-F-DY859-0919
    Resolution: 5663x3398
    Size: 4.89 MB
    Location: BRANDON, SUFFOLK, GB
    Web Views: 111
    Downloads: 17

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    Two military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms observe a helicopter hovering or landing on a military airfield tarmac. The helicopter appears to be a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk or similar variant, captured mid-flight with rotor blades in motion. The setting appears to be a military air base with flat terrain, tree lines, and base structures visible in the background.
    A military officer in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is briefing or addressing a mixed group of civilians and uniformed military personnel on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. The setting includes a large blast deflector wall or noise barrier structure in the background, consistent with a military air base. The gathering appears to be an official tour or orientation event.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are facing each other on what appears to be a flight line or tarmac, with both raising their right hands. This gesture is consistent with the administration of an oath of office or reenlistment ceremony. The setting is outdoors at a military airfield with aircraft and structures visible in the background.
    A close-up photograph of a military personnel's arm in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, displaying a patch reading 'STATUE DE LA LIBERTE' with a shield emblem featuring the Statue of Liberty. In the blurred background, a military helicopter is parked on a tarmac or airfield. The image uses shallow depth of field to emphasize the unit patch while keeping the background softly out of focus.
    Two military helicopters, identifiable as Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk variants, are captured in low-altitude flight over a military airfield tarmac. Both aircraft are painted in a flat gray military finish and appear to be either taking off or landing in formation. The background shows a flat airfield environment with tree lines, buildings, and runway marker poles.
    Multiple gray military helicopters are lined up on a tarmac at what appears to be a military airbase. The helicopters are identifiable as HH-60 Pave Hawk variants based on their distinctive features including aerial refueling probes and sensor pods. Crew members in flight gear are visible inside the cockpits, suggesting the aircraft are preparing for or returning from a mission.
    The image shows two military helicopters, identifiable as HH-60 Pave Hawk variants, hovering low over a military airfield tarmac. The helicopters are painted in a flat gray color scheme consistent with U.S. Air Force combat search and rescue aircraft. A crew member is visible in the open side door of the foreground helicopter, and both aircraft appear to be in the process of taking off or landing.
    Two U.S. Air Force military helicopters, identifiable as HH-60 Pave Hawk variants, are captured in low hover or takeoff phase on what appears to be a military airfield. The foreground helicopter displays 'USAF' markings and a partial tail number ending in '8209'. Both aircraft have their rotors spinning and landing gear extended, suggesting active flight operations.
    Two military helicopters, consistent with UH-60 Black Hawk variants, are captured in low-altitude flight over a military airfield tarmac. A fixed-wing military jet aircraft is visible on the ground in the background between the two helicopters. The setting appears to be an active military air base with hangars, structures, and tree lines visible in the background.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk or similar Black Hawk variant, is captured in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft is photographed from a low angle, showing its underside and forward fuselage in detail. The rotors are visibly spinning, indicating active flight.

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