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    JMSDF, MCAS Iwakuni take Friendship Day 2019 to new altitudes [Image 9 of 22]

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    Two skydivers are descending with open white parachutes against a clear gray-blue sky. One skydiver carries a large Japanese flag (white with red circle) and the other carries a large United States flag (stars and stripes). This appears to be a ceremonial or demonstration jump, likely at an airshow or bilateral military/diplomatic event.

    MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    05.05.2019

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon 

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    Team Fastrax perform a flag jump during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an exciting experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft, aerial performances, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

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    Date Taken: 05.05.2019
    Date Posted: 05.08.2019 00:26
    Photo ID: 5335701
    VIRIN: 190505-M-XZ420-1253
    Resolution: 1863x2794
    Size: 1.42 MB
    Location: MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    Two skydivers in matching black, blue, and red jumpsuits sit inside a military cargo aircraft, likely a C-130, preparing for a jump. Both wear helmets mounted with GoPro cameras, sunglasses, communication headsets, parachute harnesses, and white gloves. The left individual, identified as 'Matt,' holds red and yellow smoke canisters, while the right individual is identified as 'Larry.'
    A skydiver or BASE jumper is positioned at the open door of an aircraft, preparing to jump. The person is wearing a black helmet with a GoPro camera mounted on top, a black and blue jumpsuit with sponsor logos, and a parachute pack. In the background, colorful red and yellow streamers are visible against a hazy aerial view of water and mountains.
    A military aircrew member wearing a flight helmet with visor down is operating near an emergency exit hatch inside a military aircraft. The individual is wearing an olive/sage green flight suit with a squadron patch visible on the left arm. They appear to be manipulating a handle or latch mechanism on the emergency exit door.
    Two skydivers in matching black, blue, and red jumpsuits are inside what appears to be a military cargo aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. They are fist-bumping or performing a pre-jump gear check, both wearing helmets, harnesses, and parachute rigs. Their suits are branded with 'Selection.com' sponsorship logos and one person displays a US flag patch.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft marked '06' is captured in flight over a body of water, engaged in aerial refueling via a drogue-and-probe system. The aircraft features red-tipped tail fins and carries an external fuel/sensor pod under the fuselage. The photo appears to be taken from the tanker aircraft, showing the refueling hose extending from the right side of the frame.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet fighter jet is photographed in flight from an aerial perspective over a body of water. The aircraft is marked with 'RED DEVILS' text visible on both the fuselage and external fuel tanks, indicating squadron affiliation. The jet appears to be in a slight bank, captured in sharp detail against a calm, grey-green sea below.
    An aerial view of a military or civilian air show event on a large tarmac, featuring two distinctively painted orange-and-white aircraft on static display. A large crowd of visitors surrounds the aircraft, which are cordoned off with yellow tape and orange safety cones. The event appears to be held in Japan, based on the aircraft markings including a red circle (hinomaru) insignia.
    An aerial view of a military air show on a large tarmac, featuring numerous static aircraft displays surrounded by large crowds of civilian visitors. Multiple U.S. military aircraft are on display including A-10 Thunderbolts, F/A-18 Hornets, a C-2 Greyhound, and a helicopter, along with a civilian business jet. Blue canopy tents are set up throughout the display area, and orange safety cones mark boundaries between aircraft.
    Two skydivers are descending with open white parachutes against a clear gray-blue sky. One skydiver carries a large Japanese flag (white with red circle) and the other carries a large United States flag (stars and stripes). This appears to be a ceremonial or demonstration jump, likely at an airshow or bilateral military/diplomatic event.
    Two skydivers are descending with white parachutes against an overcast gray sky. One skydiver carries a large United States flag while the other carries a large Japanese flag. This appears to be a ceremonial or demonstration jump, likely at a joint military or public event.
    An aerial view of a military airshow featuring multiple aircraft types and a large crowd of spectators. A helicopter performing a sling-load or rappelling demonstration is visible in flight over the runway, while a fighter jet and maritime patrol aircraft are displayed on the ground. The event appears to be a Japanese military open day based on visible markings.
    An aerial view of a military air show at a Japanese air base, with large crowds of spectators gathered on the tarmac near static aircraft displays. A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C Orion patrol aircraft bearing tail number 9173 is prominently visible, along with a fighter jet on static display. A helicopter is visible on the runway in the background.
    An aerial display featuring a yellow aerobatic aircraft flying low and inverted over what appears to be a racing circuit or airfield, trailing a long white smoke trail. Simultaneously, a dark racing car is visible on the track below. The scene appears to be part of a combined motorsport and airshow event, likely near a coastal location.
    A military tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, flies low over a coastal bay with its rotors in helicopter mode. Below it, a large bird of prey soars over calm waters dotted with anchored recreational boats. A hilly, vegetation-covered island forms the backdrop under a hazy sky.
    A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is captured in low-altitude flight over a large body of water. The aircraft is in a transitional flight configuration with rotors tilted partially upward, displaying gray military livery with the number '14' visible on the fuselage. The image was taken from an elevated vantage point with the ocean serving as the backdrop.
    A military tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, is captured in a low hover or landing phase over a paved surface near a waterfront airfield. The aircraft displays gray military livery with visible markings including the number '14' on the fuselage. Rotor wash is visibly disturbing debris or dust beneath the aircraft.
    A military jet aircraft is captured in flight against a hazy blue-gray sky. The aircraft appears to be banking or turning, showing its underside with visible ordnance or external stores mounted beneath the fuselage. The image was taken from a ground-level perspective at a considerable distance.
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is captured in a steep banking maneuver over a coastal body of water. The aircraft appears dark in color and is photographed against a hazy backdrop of mountains and a small rocky island. The image was likely taken during a military exercise or airshow near a coastal region.
    A small white aerobatic aircraft is performing a low-altitude inverted or banked maneuver over an airport runway, trailing a white smoke stream behind it. The aircraft bears visible 'Lexus' branding on its tail fin, suggesting a sponsored airshow or aerobatic competition. The setting appears to be a coastal airport, with water visible in the background.
    A small aerobatic aircraft with 'Lexus' sponsorship branding is captured in flight against a hazy blue-grey sky. The aircraft is leaving a white smoke trail behind it, suggesting it is performing at an airshow. The plane appears to be flying in a near-level attitude moving from right to left.
    A small propeller-driven aircraft is captured mid-maneuver against a clear blue sky, trailing a prominent white smoke stream. The smoke trail forms a looping, curved pattern indicating the aircraft has recently completed or is performing an aerobatic maneuver. This appears to be an airshow or aerobatic performance based on the deliberate smoke trail.
    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft with tail code 'HH' and serial number 00533 is captured during a landing or takeoff roll on a runway. The aircraft is painted in standard gray livery with 'U.S. AIR FORCE' markings clearly visible on the fuselage. Motion blur on the background and tire smoke suggest the aircraft is moving at high speed along the runway.

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