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    Peterson supports Marine Corps exercise [Image 7 of 8]

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    A night-vision captured image showing a military personnel operating what appears to be a crew-served weapon system, likely aboard a helicopter or aircraft. The image is rendered entirely in green monochrome tones characteristic of night-vision optics (NVG/FLIR imagery). The silhouetted figure appears to be in a door-gunner or similar tactical position.

    COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, UNITED STATES

    02.02.2021

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Bertain 

    Space Base Delta 1

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Kennedy, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161) weapons and tactics instructor, shoots out an MV-22B Osprey at Fort Carson, Colorado during an exercise flight, Jan. 28, 2021. The Marines conducted air logistics support, air evacuation, tactical recovery of personnel and aircraft, and combat assault transport training exercises during their time at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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    Date Taken: 02.02.2021
    Date Posted: 03.22.2021 18:20
    Photo ID: 6566617
    VIRIN: 210202-F-GR961-1062
    Resolution: 1085x720
    Size: 239.12 KB
    Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, US
    Hometown: MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US
    Hometown: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A military crew member in flight gear and helmet is climbing on the wing/nacelle area of a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft parked on a snow-dusted tarmac. The aircraft, marked with the number '09', appears to be undergoing pre-flight inspection or maintenance. Mountains are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
    A military tiltrotor aircraft, identified as a V-22 Osprey with tail number 8623 and markings '09 YR', is shown on a tarmac with its rotors spinning. A crew member in flight gear and helmet is seated in the open rear ramp area of the aircraft. Snow-capped mountains are visible in the background, suggesting a location such as Colorado.
    A silhouetted military personnel wearing a helmet is observed from inside an aircraft, looking out toward a second tiltrotor aircraft — identifiable as a V-22 Osprey — hovering or landing in a dust-filled desert environment. The scene is characterized by a brownish haze caused by rotor wash kicking up sand and dust. The perspective suggests the observer is positioned at the rear ramp or door of a similar aircraft.
    A military pilot or aircrew member is seated in the cockpit of a large military transport aircraft, viewed from behind in silhouette. Through the windscreen, another military turboprop aircraft — consistent with a C-130 Hercules — is visible in close formation flight. The cockpit instrumentation and overhead panels are partially visible in the darkened interior.
    Two military aircraft are captured in silhouette against a hazy, sun-diffused sky performing an aerial refueling operation. A larger tanker aircraft, consistent with a KC-130 Hercules, trails two refueling hoses with drogue baskets extended toward a smaller tiltrotor aircraft, consistent with a V-22 Osprey. The image is backlit with diffused sunlight creating a low-contrast, atmospheric silhouette effect.
    A U.S. Marines MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is on a tarmac with its rotors spinning, indicating engine startup or pre-flight operations. A ground crew member in a flight suit is visible on the left side of the aircraft, while a yellow and white aircraft tug vehicle is positioned to the right. The setting appears to be a military airfield with mountains visible in the background.
    A night-vision captured image showing a military personnel operating what appears to be a crew-served weapon system, likely aboard a helicopter or aircraft. The image is rendered entirely in green monochrome tones characteristic of night-vision optics (NVG/FLIR imagery). The silhouetted figure appears to be in a door-gunner or similar tactical position.
    A military personnel member in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is seated at a control station, holding a handheld radio while facing a large window overlooking an airfield tarmac. Written on the window in red marker are SATCOM operating instructions numbered 1 through 6. Military tiltrotor aircraft, likely V-22 Ospreys, are visible parked on the flight line outside.

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