A KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 expends countermeasure flares to defeat a simulated surface-to-air missile, or Smokey Sam at Barry M. Goldwater Range West aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma training grounds. The Smokey Sam tests the aircraft’s electronic countermeasure systems and ensures that flares are expended to defeat the infrared threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Gabrielle Sanders)
Date Taken: | 01.21.2021 |
Date Posted: | 01.22.2021 15:14 |
Photo ID: | 6492607 |
VIRIN: | 210121-M-AN418-0006 |
Resolution: | 3291x2194 |
Size: | 1.49 MB |
Location: | YUMA, AZ, US |
Web Views: | 37 |
Downloads: | 10 |
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