U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Tingley, an air traffic controller with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, observes and relays information to the pilots about the conditions of the landing zone at the forward arming and refueling point in Bradshaw Field Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug 21, 2021. Air traffic controllers are responsible for relaying the necessary information to pilots to ensure a safe landing on the airfield. 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)
Date Taken: | 08.21.2021 |
Date Posted: | 08.22.2021 07:46 |
Photo ID: | 6797292 |
VIRIN: | 210821-M-YH254-1101 |
Resolution: | 5648x3765 |
Size: | 3.48 MB |
Location: | BRADSHAW FIELD TRAINING AREA, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU |
Hometown: | PHOENIX, ARIZONA, US |
Web Views: | 77 |
Downloads: | 8 |
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