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    Windjammers receive the C-40 Clipper [Image 3 of 14]

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    The image shows an airport tarmac with two distinct aircraft visible. In the foreground is a large turboprop aircraft with prominent propeller blades and landing gear, while a white commercial jet aircraft is visible in the background taxiing or parked on the apron. A yellow directional sign reading 'PIT A →' is visible on the right side of the frame.

    MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    05.16.2019

    Photo by Pfc. Samantha Sanchez 

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    A U.S. Navy C-40 Clipper jet assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 51 taxis onto the runway after arriving on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 16, 2019. First of two, the aircraft is the newest addition to VR-51’s fleet of transport aircraft. The Clipper increases the air station’s mission capabilities with larger cargo capacity and more room to carry U.S. Service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Sanchez)

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    Date Taken: 05.16.2019
    Date Posted: 05.17.2019 18:35
    Photo ID: 5372245
    VIRIN: 190516-M-SS016-0005
    Resolution: 2639x1759
    Size: 284.41 KB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, US
    Web Views: 140
    Downloads: 8

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    A U.S. Navy aviator in an olive green flight suit holds a young toddler while pointing at something off-camera. The patch on his flight suit reads 'Windjammers' and 'VB-61', indicating his squadron affiliation. Several other personnel in similar flight suits are visible in the background against a light-colored wall.
    A young blonde toddler wearing a yellow 'Daddy's Co-Pilot' shirt and navy shorts stands among military personnel in camouflage uniforms. The child is smiling and adjusting large ear protection headphones on their head. The setting appears to be a military airfield or hangar environment.
    The image shows an airport tarmac with two distinct aircraft visible. In the foreground is a large turboprop aircraft with prominent propeller blades and landing gear, while a white commercial jet aircraft is visible in the background taxiing or parked on the apron. A yellow directional sign reading 'PIT A →' is visible on the right side of the frame.
    A white military aircraft bearing the tail number 6693 and fuselage marking 693 is taxiing on a wet tarmac under overcast skies. A ground crew member in dark uniform is visible to the right, appearing to signal or marshal the aircraft. The backdrop features dramatic cloud-covered mountains, suggesting a tropical or coastal location.
    A white commercial or private jet aircraft is photographed head-on while stationary on an airport tarmac. The aircraft features twin underwing engines and winglets, set against a dramatic backdrop of dark storm clouds and green mountain ridgelines. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical airport environment.
    A close-up photograph of a military flight suit shoulder patch belonging to U.S. Navy Fleet Logistics Support Squadron VR-51, known as the 'Windjammers,' based in Hawaii. The circular embroidered patch features a C-40A Clipper aircraft overlaid on the Hawaii state flag. Above the patch, a gold oak leaf cluster rank insignia (Major/Lieutenant Commander) is visible on the collar.
    A military homecoming scene where a service member in U.S. Navy camouflage uniform is being greeted by family members. A young girl is placing a purple and white floral lei around the sailor's neck while a woman holding a toddler reaches out to embrace him. The setting appears to be a military tarmac or hangar area, consistent with a deployment return ceremony.
    Two U.S. military personnel in olive green flight suits are standing on an aircraft tarmac, with one individual signing or reviewing documents on a clipboard. A large hangar is visible in the background, along with several other military personnel in various uniforms. The scene appears to depict a pre- or post-flight administrative activity at a military airfield.
    Two military aviators in olive green flight suits pose together on an aircraft tarmac in front of a large patrol aircraft, likely a P-8 Poseidon. The individual on the left is wearing a traditional Hawaiian lei, suggesting a welcome or arrival ceremony. The tropical setting with palm trees and mountains in the background indicates a Hawaiian military installation, likely Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
    Military personnel are disembarking from a white and gold military transport aircraft marked with the number '693' on an airfield tarmac. A sign in the background reads 'Welcome to MCAS K-BA[Y]', indicating this is a Marine Corps Air Station. Personnel are wearing green flight suits and Navy camouflage uniforms.
    A white military transport aircraft marked '693' is parked on the tarmac at MCAS K-Bay (Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii). The aircraft appears to be a Boeing C-40 Clipper or similar variant, with an airstairs deployed at the forward door. The scene is set under overcast, cloudy skies with mountains visible in the background.
    A group of approximately 20-25 military personnel pose for a group photograph in front of a large military aircraft on a tarmac. The aircraft bears the tail number 693 and features a distinctive gold/yellow stripe along its fuselage, consistent with a U.S. Navy C-40 Clipper or similar transport aircraft. Several personnel are wearing traditional Hawaiian leis, suggesting a ceremonial arrival or departure event, likely in Hawaii.
    Military personnel are gathered outside a large aircraft hangar labeled 'HANGAR' with a number (partially visible, appears to be 5 or 6) at what appears to be a military airfield in Hawaii, identifiable by the distinctive Ko'olau mountain range in the background. Several service members in various uniforms are observing or photographing a small aircraft visible in the distance taking off or flying near the mountains. The scene suggests an official military aviation event or demonstration.
    A white military or government aircraft with tail number 6693 is landing on a runway, with tire smoke visible from the main landing gear touchdown. A person in a green flight suit and cap stands on the tarmac observing the landing. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees, mountains, and a partly cloudy sky.

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