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    A Flying Tiger’s Final Flight [Image 3 of 3]

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    This image shows a military memorial inscription painted on an olive-drab green surface, commemorating Corporal T.A. Hoffman, a U.S. Marine who went Missing In Action on 19 August 1968 in Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam. The inscription documents that his body was later found and he was officially classified as Killed In Action on 7 November 1992, with burial occurring on 4 July 1994. The memorial closes with the Marine Corps motto 'Semper Fidelis' (Always Faithful), and a small military pin or insignia is affixed to the surface.

    PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    07.08.2019

    Photo by Cpl. Andrew Neumann  

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island           

    The "Flying Tiger," painted by Col. Randall Hoffman in remembrance of his uncle Terry, is depicted on the aircraft at Noonan's Crossing on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island's Page Field.

    (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Neumann)

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    Date Taken: 07.08.2019
    Date Posted: 08.05.2019 13:59
    Photo ID: 5643817
    VIRIN: 190708-M-TC241-001
    Resolution: 720x861
    Size: 62.64 KB
    Location: PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 35
    Downloads: 1

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    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are engaged in a congratulatory embrace or handshake at what appears to be a military ceremony. An audience of military personnel and civilians is seated nearby, with several people visibly applauding. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or hangar.
    The image shows a painted tiger face mascot on what appears to be a dark asphalt or pavement surface. The artwork depicts an aggressive, roaring tiger head rendered in bold orange, black, and white paint with pink accents. The style is consistent with a school or sports team mascot logo painted on a gymnasium floor, parking lot, or similar surface.
    This image shows a military memorial inscription painted on an olive-drab green surface, commemorating Corporal T.A. Hoffman, a U.S. Marine who went Missing In Action on 19 August 1968 in Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam. The inscription documents that his body was later found and he was officially classified as Killed In Action on 7 November 1992, with burial occurring on 4 July 1994. The memorial closes with the Marine Corps motto 'Semper Fidelis' (Always Faithful), and a small military pin or insignia is affixed to the surface.

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