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    Special forces make leap of faith [Image 2 of 4]

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    An aerial photograph taken from inside a military transport aircraft, likely through an open rear cargo ramp or door. The view looks down over a coastal island or peninsula with agricultural fields, urban development, and surrounding blue ocean water. The aircraft's interior structural components, including the ramp, hydraulic lines, and riveted panels, are prominently visible in the foreground.

    OKINAWA, JAPAN

    07.26.2012

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Peterson 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter passes above Ie Shima during parachute training July 26. Part of the island, which is located off the northwest coast of Okinawa, is a designated parachute operations and training facility.

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    Date Taken: 07.26.2012
    Date Posted: 08.02.2012 00:54
    Photo ID: 637527
    VIRIN: 120726-M-EG747-439
    Resolution: 3072x2048
    Size: 3.39 MB
    Location: OKINAWA, JP
    Web Views: 124
    Downloads: 11

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    The image shows the interior of a military helicopter, likely a CH-47 Chinook or similar transport aircraft, with multiple personnel seated inside. Several individuals are equipped with full parachute gear, helmets, oxygen masks, and tactical equipment, suggesting preparation for a military airborne or HALO/HAHO jump operation. A flight crew member in a white helmet is visible near the cockpit area.
    An aerial photograph taken from inside a military transport aircraft, likely through an open rear cargo ramp or door. The view looks down over a coastal island or peninsula with agricultural fields, urban development, and surrounding blue ocean water. The aircraft's interior structural components, including the ramp, hydraulic lines, and riveted panels, are prominently visible in the foreground.
    A military paratrooper is seated inside a military transport aircraft, fully equipped with high-altitude jump gear. The primary subject wears digital camouflage (MARPAT pattern), a tactical helmet with a mounted action camera, oxygen mask, and parachute harness. A second similarly equipped individual is partially visible in the background.
    A military paratrooper is captured mid-jump exiting the open rear ramp of a military cargo aircraft, photographed from below looking upward. The jumper is wearing full combat gear including a parachute pack, camouflage uniform, and tactical boots. The ground and agricultural fields are visible far below in the background, indicating significant altitude.

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    III Marine Expeditionary Force
    Marine Aircraft Group 36
    1st Marine Aircraft Wing
    Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265

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