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    Av-Det Rotation: great success [Image 3 of 8]

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    A military turboprop transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules variant, is photographed head-on during a takeoff or landing roll on a paved runway. The aircraft's four propeller engines are spinning at high speed, with landing lights illuminated and dust/exhaust visible beneath the fuselage. The setting appears to be a military or civilian airfield surrounded by treelines under an overcast sky.

    POLAND

    10.21.2020

    Photo by Senior Airman Kristof Rixmann 

    86th Airlift Wing

    A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to Ramstein Air Base makes an unprepared surface grass landing during 2021 Aviation Detachment Rotation at the 33rd Air Base near Powidz, Poland, Oct. 21, 2020. The grass landing zone featured at the 33rd AB is one of the only certified grass LZs in Europe, making it a unique training opportunity for the 37th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)

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    Date Taken: 10.21.2020
    Date Posted: 11.02.2020 02:06
    Photo ID: 6410043
    VIRIN: 201021-F-AG991-0117
    Resolution: 3477x2318
    Size: 3.77 MB
    Location: PL
    Web Views: 62
    Downloads: 12

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    The image shows a military cargo airdrop operation on an open grassy field. Two olive-green parachutes are visible — one still airborne carrying a wooden crate, and one already deflated on the ground next to a landed cargo bundle. An orange triangular marker is positioned on the field, likely serving as a drop zone indicator.
    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and olive drab fleece jacket is seated on a metal drum inside what appears to be a Quonset hut or hardened aircraft shelter used as a storage facility. The individual appears to be in conversation or giving an explanation, gesturing with one hand. The space is filled with various military supplies, crates, and equipment.
    A military turboprop transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules variant, is photographed head-on during a takeoff or landing roll on a paved runway. The aircraft's four propeller engines are spinning at high speed, with landing lights illuminated and dust/exhaust visible beneath the fuselage. The setting appears to be a military or civilian airfield surrounded by treelines under an overcast sky.
    Three individuals in military or tactical attire are engaged in a discussion outdoors in a field setting. One person wearing US Army multicam uniform with patches is speaking to two others dressed in black tactical gear, one of whom is taking notes on a clipboard. The setting appears to be a training area or exercise ground with a treeline in the background.
    A military transport aircraft, identifiable as a C-130 Hercules variant, is taxiing or rolling on a runway at speed. The aircraft displays a Polish Air Force flag on the tail fin along with decorative bird artwork on the fuselage. The image was captured using a panning technique, resulting in motion blur in the foreground and background while the aircraft remains relatively sharp.
    Two military transport aircraft, identifiable as C-130 Hercules variants, are taxiing in formation on a runway or taxiway at dusk or under overcast conditions. Both aircraft are painted in standard military gray livery with all four turboprop engines running, as evidenced by the spinning propeller blur. The setting appears to be a military airfield surrounded by flat grassland and distant tree lines.
    A large turboprop military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules silhouette, is captured in flight against a dramatic sunset sky. The aircraft appears in full silhouette with warm orange and pink hues illuminating scattered clouds in the background. The image conveys a sense of motion and scale against the expansive twilight sky.
    Multiple U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft are parked on a flight line at dusk or dawn, with dramatic storm clouds visible in the background. The foreground aircraft displays tail number 8611 and unit designation 86 AW (86th Airlift Wing), with its crew entry door open and cockpit illuminated. The scene is lit by a combination of ambient twilight and artificial ramp lighting.

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