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    HMLA-469 Maintenance [Image 5 of 18]

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    Two military personnel are performing maintenance on the rotor head of a military helicopter, likely a CH-53 or similar heavy-lift helicopter. One technician is positioned on top of the aircraft working on the rotor hub assembly, while another leans in from the side to assist. The aircraft displays a unit insignia/emblem on its fuselage and is photographed under clear, bright sky conditions.

    CAMP BASTION, AFGHANISTAN

    09.19.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Keonaona Paulo 

    Regional Command Southwest

    U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) conduct maintenance on an UH-1Y Venom on Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 19, 2012. Marines repaired the rotor in order to keep up the squadron's aviation readiness.

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    Date Taken: 09.19.2012
    Date Posted: 09.23.2012 08:02
    Photo ID: 670197
    VIRIN: 120919-M-EF955-011
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 8.68 MB
    Location: CAMP BASTION, AF
    Web Views: 59
    Downloads: 16

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    A U.S. Marines helicopter, identifiable by the 'MARINES' marking on the fuselage, is undergoing maintenance on an outdoor tarmac in what appears to be a desert environment. Two personnel in flight suits are working on top of the rotor assembly, while the aircraft's side door is open. The setting includes military hangar structures and yellow maintenance equipment in the background.
    A military aviator in an olive green flight suit is conducting a pre-flight inspection on what appears to be a helicopter, examining a component near the rotor head. The person is standing above the cockpit area, wearing a flight helmet with a US flag patch and a watch, carefully inspecting or adjusting equipment. The cockpit canopy with green-tinted glass is prominently visible in the foreground.
    A military aviator or crew member wearing a flight helmet with a US flag patch is performing a pre-flight or maintenance inspection on a helicopter rotor head assembly. The person is standing on or near the aircraft, reaching upward to inspect or adjust components of the rotor hub. The image is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the rotor assembly and the clear blue sky in the background.
    A military aviator or crew member in an olive green flight suit is seated cross-legged on top of a military helicopter, performing an inspection or maintenance task on the rotor blade. The individual is looking upward while using both hands to examine the underside of the rotor blade. The aircraft fuselage is light gray with visible rivets and stenciled text reading 'HAND FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSIDE'.
    Two military personnel are performing maintenance on the rotor head of a military helicopter, likely a CH-53 or similar heavy-lift helicopter. One technician is positioned on top of the aircraft working on the rotor hub assembly, while another leans in from the side to assist. The aircraft displays a unit insignia/emblem on its fuselage and is photographed under clear, bright sky conditions.
    A U.S. Marines military helicopter, identifiable as a Bell UH-1Y Venom or AH-1Z Viper variant, is parked on a tarmac in what appears to be a desert environment. A maintenance technician or crew member wearing tan/desert camouflage and hearing protection is performing an inspection or maintenance task on the aircraft's nose section. The helicopter is equipped with visible weapons systems and sensor pods.
    A military personnel member in tan/khaki flight suit is performing maintenance or inspection on a military helicopter marked with partial text 'MARINE', indicating it belongs to the U.S. Marines. The individual is wearing a flight helmet with ear protection and goggles, and is reaching into or inspecting an access panel on the aircraft's fuselage. A rocket pod or weapons system is visible mounted on the helicopter in the foreground.
    A military technician in tan/khaki flight coveralls is performing maintenance or inspection on a light gray military helicopter on what appears to be a flight deck or tarmac. The individual is wearing a flight helmet with ear protection and is wiping or inspecting the fuselage near a sliding door track. A rocket pod or weapons system is visible mounted on the left side of the aircraft.
    Military personnel are performing maintenance on a gray utility/rescue helicopter on a tarmac or flight line. Several crew members are positioned on top of the aircraft and on the ground, with access panels open revealing internal components. The helicopter bears 'RESCUE' markings and visible crew names on the fuselage.
    A military helicopter undergoing maintenance inside a forward operating base hangar or expeditionary shelter. The aircraft displays red 'Remove Before Flight or Operation' covers on its nose section, and a technician in uniform is working at a red tool chest nearby. The setting appears to be a deployed military environment, likely in an arid region based on the tan canvas shelter walls and sandbags visible in the background.
    A young male technician wearing safety goggles and an olive green t-shirt is using a pneumatic tool connected to a red air hose to work on a cylindrical metal component at a workbench. The setting appears to be a military maintenance hangar, with at least two similar cylindrical metal components visible on the red workbench. A blue bench vise is mounted at the right edge of the workbench.
    Two technicians are performing maintenance work on the rotor hub assembly of a military-style helicopter. They are positioned on top of the aircraft, working closely on the main rotor head mechanism. The image is taken from a low angle looking upward, with a clear blue sky in the background.
    A U.S. Marines military helicopter, identifiable as a UH-1Y Venom (Huey variant), is undergoing maintenance on a desert airfield. Multiple personnel are working on the aircraft simultaneously, with some on top of the fuselage near the rotor head and one working inside the cabin. The setting appears to be a forward operating base in an arid environment, likely in the Middle East or Southwest Asia.
    A military maintenance technician in tan/khaki utilities is lying on his back on a tarmac, performing an inspection or repair on the underside of a U.S. Marines aircraft. The aircraft fuselage clearly displays 'MARINES' lettering and U.S. military markings. Military ground vehicles are visible in the background along with a second uniformed personnel.
    A military technician in an olive green t-shirt is performing maintenance work on a military helicopter, using a hand tool to work on a panel near the tail boom section. The aircraft is light gray/silver in color with visible riveted aluminum panels, access panels, and stenciled caution markings. The setting appears to be an outdoor flight line or tarmac in an arid environment.
    A military aviation technician or crew member in olive green flight suit is performing maintenance or pre-flight inspection on a large military aircraft. He is using a tool to work on an access panel or component on the fuselage of the aircraft. A yellow equipment case or step stool is positioned at his feet on the flight line.
    A military technician in an olive green t-shirt is performing maintenance on an aircraft's chaff dispenser system. He is using a long-handled tool to work on the chaff dispenser cartridge tray, which is mounted on the fuselage of what appears to be a military helicopter or aircraft. The technician is wearing sunglasses and has flight deck hearing protection/goggles pushed up on his head.
    A military service member in olive green utilities is washing a light utility helicopter on a flight line using a pressure washer with an extended wand. The helicopter appears to be a Bell UH-1Y Venom or similar variant, painted in light gray, with rotor blades visible overhead. The scene takes place on a wet tarmac in what appears to be a hot, arid environment.

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