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    From Vietnam to Afghanistan – End of era for icon of Marine aviation [Image 2 of 5]

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    The image is taken from inside a military helicopter in flight over an arid desert landscape. Multiple white smoke trails are visible in the mid-air, consistent with flares being dispensed as countermeasures. A door-mounted machine gun with an ammunition belt is visible in the foreground on the right side.

    AFGHANISTAN

    08.16.2012

    Photo by Sgt. James Mercure 

    Regional Command Southwest

    Smoke from chaffing flares trails the final flight for the CH-53D Sea Stallion while flying over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 16.

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    Date Taken: 08.16.2012
    Date Posted: 08.18.2012 02:26
    Photo ID: 647395
    VIRIN: 120816-M-ZM862-059
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 4.21 MB
    Location: AF
    Web Views: 281
    Downloads: 18

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    A formation of U.S. Marines heavy-lift helicopters flying in formation over an arid desert landscape. The lead aircraft is prominently marked 'MARINES' on its fuselage, with additional helicopters visible in trail formation behind it. The image captures the aircraft in flight with rotor blades in motion.
    The image is taken from inside a military helicopter in flight over an arid desert landscape. Multiple white smoke trails are visible in the mid-air, consistent with flares being dispensed as countermeasures. A door-mounted machine gun with an ammunition belt is visible in the foreground on the right side.
    A military personnel member is seated inside what appears to be a military helicopter or aircraft, wearing full tactical gear including a helmet, goggles, and a skull-patterned face covering. An American flag is mounted on the interior wall of the aircraft behind the individual. The person appears to be operating or adjusting equipment mounted within the aircraft.
    A large group of U.S. Marines poses for a unit photograph in front of a CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopter on a desert airfield tarmac. The helicopter bears the 'MARINES' marking and bureau number 157736 with side number 32. The arid, flat terrain and hazy sky suggest a Middle Eastern or desert deployment location.
    A military personnel member wearing a flight helmet with visor and tactical gear is positioned near an open door or window inside a large military helicopter, likely a CH-47 Chinook based on the tandem rotor cargo bay configuration. The interior shows the characteristic long cargo bay with exposed wiring, ribs, and seating along the walls. Additional personnel are visible in silhouette near the rear ramp opening, which is bathed in bright exterior light.

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