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    USS Makin Island Underway [Image 46 of 47]

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    A military hovercraft (LCAC - Landing Craft Air Cushion) is photographed through a circular porthole or well deck opening of a larger naval vessel at sunset. The hovercraft is approaching or departing across open ocean water, generating a large spray wake on both sides. The dramatic backlighting from the setting sun creates a silhouette effect against an orange and golden sky.

    INDIAN OCEAN

    12.31.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Aaron Sperle 

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

    INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2020) – A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, conducts operations from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Sperle)

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    Date Taken: 12.31.2020
    Date Posted: 02.12.2021 11:10
    Photo ID: 6518645
    VIRIN: 201231-N-GA608-2159
    Resolution: 4999x2993
    Size: 1.43 MB
    Location: INDIAN OCEAN
    Web Views: 63
    Downloads: 37

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