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    A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet (two-seat variant) from VMFA(AW)-242 is captured in low-altitude flight with landing gear deployed, suggesting a takeoff or landing phase. The aircraft bears bureau number/modex '08' and squadron designation 'VMFA(AW)-242' on the fuselage, with 'MARINES' visible on the intake. It is armed with at least one air-to-ground missile and carries external fuel tanks or weapons pods.

    IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    04.28.2020

    Photo by Sgt. Akeel Austin  

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    A F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 loaded with AGM-84D Harpoon missiles takes off from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni Japan, April 28, 2020. During the exercise, Marine Aircraft Group 12 squadrons focused on naval missions and simulated anti-ship long range fires in order to enhance the Marine Corps' ability to effect sea control and denial in the Indo-Pacific, in-line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Akeel Austin)

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    Date Taken: 04.28.2020
    Date Posted: 04.30.2020 03:58
    Photo ID: 6193546
    VIRIN: 200428-M-JE159-1438
    Resolution: 5684x3789
    Size: 8.03 MB
    Location: IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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