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    Checkered Flag 21-2 live missile loads [Image 3 of 6]

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    Military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Navy ordnance technicians, are handling and loading what appears to be an air-to-air missile onto an aircraft on a flight line. The crew members are wearing distinctive colored helmets with name markings and hearing protection, consistent with flight deck or flight line safety protocols. The operation appears to be a weapons loading exercise or pre-flight ordnance preparation.

    TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    05.11.2021

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Tiffany Del Oso 

    325th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Navy Seamen assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, Naval Air Station Oceana , Virginia, prepare to load an AIM-9 missile during Weapons System Evaluation Program 21-8 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 11, 2021. Checkered Flag 21-2 was held in coordination with the 53rd Wing’s WSEP East 21-8, run by the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group located at Tyndall. Holding these exercises together allowed participating units to test both air-to-ground and air-to-air capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tiffany Price)

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    Date Taken: 05.11.2021
    Date Posted: 05.13.2021 11:26
    Photo ID: 6642971
    VIRIN: 210511-F-DB615-1044
    Resolution: 7001x4808
    Size: 1.71 MB
    Location: TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 100
    Downloads: 18

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    Military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Navy ordnance technicians, are handling and loading what appears to be an air-to-air missile onto an aircraft on a flight line. The crew members are wearing distinctive colored helmets with name markings and hearing protection, consistent with flight deck or flight line safety protocols. The operation appears to be a weapons loading exercise or pre-flight ordnance preparation.
    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is working on what appears to be an air-to-air missile or munition mounted on a weapons loading cart. A prominent orange 'REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT' safety streamer is visible on the ordnance. The individual appears to be performing an inspection or loading procedure on a flight line.
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