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    AC-47 Spooky, AC-130J Ghostrider conduct legacy flight [Image 7 of 12]

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    A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is hovering low over a tarmac while an armed special operations soldier in full combat gear kneels in a tactical position on the ground below. The scene appears to depict a training exercise or demonstration at a military airfield, with hangars and trees visible in the background. The soldier is holding a rifle in a ready position, suggesting an insertion or extraction scenario.

    OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

    07.30.2021

    Photo by Senior Airman Miranda Mahoney 

    Air Force Special Operations Command

    A U.S. Air Force special tactics Airman with the Air Force Special Operations Command provides security during a personnel recovery demonstration at Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 30, 2021. Air Commandos sharpen their personnel recovery and global access skills to ensure they are prepared for natural disasters and catastrophic events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miranda Mahoney)

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    Date Taken: 07.30.2021
    Date Posted: 07.31.2021 16:04
    Photo ID: 6760832
    VIRIN: 210730-F-HK519-1462
    Resolution: 4488x2807
    Size: 740.43 KB
    Location: OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN, US
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    Two military transport aircraft are flying in formation against a partly cloudy sky. The upper aircraft appears to be a vintage twin-engine propeller plane, likely a Douglas C-47 Skytrain or similar WWII-era transport, while the lower aircraft is a modern four-engine turboprop, consistent with a Lockheed C-130 Hercules. The pairing suggests a commemorative or heritage flight event.
    Two military transport aircraft are flying in formation against a pale blue sky. The formation pairs a vintage World War II-era twin-engine transport with a modern four-engine turboprop military cargo aircraft, suggesting a commemorative or airshow flyover. The contrast between the two aircraft highlights the evolution of military airlift capability across decades.
    A military turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules variant, is photographed in flight against an overcast sky. The aircraft bears the serial number '5886' on its fuselage and displays a colorful unit insignia patch near the cockpit. The gray camouflage paint scheme and visible sensor/equipment pods suggest this is a specialized variant, possibly an AC-130 or EC-130.
    A vintage World War II-era Douglas C-47 Skytrain (Dakota) transport aircraft in olive drab and brown camouflage paint scheme is taxiing on an airfield runway. The aircraft displays nose art and the number '770' on its fuselage, and flies both an American flag and a Kansas state flag from a mast atop the fuselage. This appears to be a warbird display at an airshow, likely in Kansas.
    A large four-engine turboprop aircraft, consistent with a KC-130 tanker variant, is conducting aerial refueling operations with two tiltrotor aircraft, consistent with MV-22 Osprey variants, one on each side. Refueling hoses/drogues are visibly extended from the tanker's wing-mounted pods toward each Osprey. All three aircraft are flying in formation against an overcast sky.
    A military tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, is captured in a low-altitude hover or approach phase with landing gear deployed. The aircraft is painted in a gray military finish and is photographed head-on against a light blue sky. Treeline vegetation is visible in the lower background, suggesting the aircraft is operating near a field or airstrip.
    A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is hovering low over a tarmac while an armed special operations soldier in full combat gear kneels in a tactical position on the ground below. The scene appears to depict a training exercise or demonstration at a military airfield, with hangars and trees visible in the background. The soldier is holding a rifle in a ready position, suggesting an insertion or extraction scenario.
    A bottom-up view of a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft, consistent with a Lockheed C-130 Hercules or variant, photographed directly from below against a pale blue sky. The aircraft is in level flight with all four propellers visibly spinning. The underside of the fuselage, wings, and tail assembly are clearly visible in this unusual vantage point.
    A group of spectators watches a large military turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, flying low overhead at what appears to be an airshow or military aviation event. The crowd is gathered near vehicles in an outdoor viewing area under an overcast sky. At least one person in the crowd is photographing the aircraft.
    Three military personnel in full combat gear are positioned on an airfield tarmac, two kneeling and one standing, facing a large military turboprop aircraft in the background. The soldiers are armed with assault rifles and equipped with tactical vests, helmets, and communication headsets. The scene appears to depict a tactical exercise or demonstration at a military airbase.
    Military personnel in full combat gear are conducting what appears to be a tactical training exercise or operational deployment involving a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules or similar variant. Several soldiers are kneeling in defensive positions on the tarmac while others are exiting or positioned at the rear cargo ramp of the aircraft. The setting appears to be a military airfield with clear weather conditions.
    A World War II-era Douglas C-47 Skytrain transport aircraft in olive drab and brown camouflage livery is on static display at an airshow. The aircraft bears USAAF markings including a star-and-bar insignia and tail code 'EL 770'. A large crowd of spectators surrounds the aircraft on the tarmac, with American flags flying from the fuselage.

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