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    Forward arming and refueling point during Exercise Koolendong 2021 [Image 4 of 6]

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    A tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, is hovering at low altitude over an arid, dry grassland terrain. The rotors are positioned in helicopter mode (tilted upward), generating significant rotor wash that kicks up dust and debris around the aircraft. The setting appears to be a remote, unpaved landing zone consistent with military operations or exercises.

    BRADSHAW FIELD TRAINING AREA, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

    08.21.2021

    Photo by Cpl. Sarah Taggett 

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, takes off from the forward arming and refueling point at Bradshaw Field Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug 21, 2021. Passengers on the flight were dropped off to attend a flight operations meeting in preparation for Exercise Koolendong. Exercises like Koolendong validate MRF-D’s and the Australian Defence Force’s ability to conduct expeditionary advanced base operations with combined innovative capabilities and through their shared commitment, are ready to respond to a crisis or contingency in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah E. Taggett)

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    Date Taken: 08.21.2021
    Date Posted: 08.22.2021 07:49
    Photo ID: 6797291
    VIRIN: 210821-M-YH254-1071
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 5.39 MB
    Location: BRADSHAW FIELD TRAINING AREA, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU

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