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    U.S. Air Force Academy Scenic Photos May 2020 [Image 13 of 15]

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    The image shows an outdoor memorial or monument complex photographed at ground level during dusk or early morning. A dark obelisk-style monument with an engraved panel stands prominently in the foreground, with a larger pyramid-shaped glass and stone structure behind it. Aircraft models or sculptures are visible on pedestals to the left, suggesting an aviation-themed memorial or museum campus.

    COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, UNITED STATES

    05.20.2020

    Photo by Trevor Cokley 

    U.S. Air Force Academy

    U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – A view of a memorial dedicated to the air and maintenance crews who flew and maintained HH-43 helicopters on May 20, 2020 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. The memorial, which stands on the Academy's Honor Court, was dedicated by the Pedro Rescue Helicopter Association, an organization whose mission is to preserve and enhance the memory of those connected with the HH-43. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

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    Date Taken: 05.20.2020
    Date Posted: 05.27.2020 19:42
    Photo ID: 6223249
    VIRIN: 200520-F-XS730-1015
    Resolution: 5939x3965
    Size: 3.7 MB
    Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, US
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    Downloads: 6

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