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    MRF-D demonstrates long distance air strike with U.S. Air Force [Image 7 of 7]

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    Two military aircraft are photographed from directly below against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The image is taken from a ground-level upward perspective, with the sun visible in the upper right creating lens flare effects. Both aircraft appear to be swept-wing jet bombers flying in loose formation.

    DARWIN, AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

    08.06.2020

    Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Scott Schmidt 

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    A pair of U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers from 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conduct long distance air strikes at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 6, 2020. U.S. Marines and Australian Defence Forces conducted training with the bombers to simulate a coalition task force's ability to provide target information to U.S. Air Force bombers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Scott M. Schmidt)

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    Date Taken: 08.06.2020
    Date Posted: 09.03.2020 00:31
    Photo ID: 6321208
    VIRIN: 200806-M-CT639-1244
    Resolution: 2400x1573
    Size: 322.66 KB
    Location: DARWIN, AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY, AU
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    Military personnel in MARPAT (Marine pattern) digital camouflage uniforms are gathered in an outdoor field environment, examining what appears to be a tactical handheld device or radio equipment. The central figure is closely inspecting the device while colleagues lean in around him. The setting appears to be a dry, arid training or operational area under a partly cloudy sky.
    A male military personnel, identifiable by MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniform, is using a tactical radio handset or push-to-talk (PTT) device held close to his mouth. He is wearing a tactical helmet with integrated hearing protection/communication headset and dark ballistic sunglasses. A name tape reading 'LICKING' is partially visible on his uniform.
    Two military personnel in MARPAT (Marine digital camouflage) uniforms are reviewing documents or a map on the hood of a military vehicle in an outdoor field environment. One individual wears a helmet with a communications headset and sunglasses, while the other is bareheaded. The setting appears to be a training exercise or operational planning scenario in a semi-arid, hilly terrain.
    A close-up photograph of a hand holding a pen or pencil over a printed topographic or road map. The person appears to be marking or tracing a route on the map. The shallow depth of field keeps the hand and map in focus while blurring the background.
    A person is holding a ruggedized military-grade tablet in a tan/desert-colored protective case, displaying a topographic map application with tactical overlays. The screen shows GPS status warnings ('NO GPS', 'NO R&B') and various colored boundary lines on the map. The individual appears to be interacting with the touchscreen, likely in a military or field operations context.
    An upward-looking (worm's-eye view) photograph captures two military jet aircraft flying in formation against a partly cloudy blue sky. In the foreground at the bottom of the frame, the back of a person's head is visible, wearing what appears to be headphones or ear protection, suggesting an airshow or similar aviation event. The silhouetted aircraft appear to be large swept-wing jets, possibly bombers or large military aircraft.
    Two military aircraft are photographed from directly below against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The image is taken from a ground-level upward perspective, with the sun visible in the upper right creating lens flare effects. Both aircraft appear to be swept-wing jet bombers flying in loose formation.

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