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    Night Mission [Image 9 of 10]

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    A large tandem-rotor helicopter, consistent with a CH-47 Chinook, is photographed at night on what appears to be a forward operating base or military airfield. The rotors are spinning, indicated by motion blur, and the aircraft appears to be preparing for departure or has just landed. The scene is illuminated by colored navigation lights and ground lighting in hazy/dusty atmospheric conditions.

    TIKRIT, IRAQ

    03.05.2008

    Photo by Maj. Enrique Vasquez 

    19th Public Affairs Detachment, 1st Infantry Division

    A CH-47 Chinook belonging to 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, sits ready for take-off March 5. The 2-1 GSAB "Fighting Eagles" are part of the Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, from Fort Riley, Kan., flying in support of Task Force Iron, 1st Armored Division, in northern Iraq.

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    Date Taken: 03.05.2008
    Date Posted: 12.19.2011 04:36
    Photo ID: 81558
    VIRIN: 080305-A-4607V-207
    Resolution: 3456x2304
    Size: 3.76 MB
    Location: TIKRIT, IQ
    Web Views: 225
    Downloads: 35

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    A United States Army CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter is photographed in flight against a clear blue-grey sky. The aircraft is olive drab in color and appears to be in level flight, viewed from a slightly below-and-side angle. Text on the fuselage reads 'United States Army'.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk configuration, is photographed in silhouette against a hazy, overcast sky. The image is taken from inside a vehicle, with structural framing elements visible at the top and bottom of the frame. A red cross marking is faintly visible on the helicopter's fuselage, suggesting a medevac or medical evacuation role.
    Two military personnel in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are seated in the cockpit of a large military helicopter, identifiable by the 'VERTOL' placard visible on the center console, indicating a Boeing CH-47 Chinook or similar Vertol-manufactured aircraft. Both crew members are wearing green aviation headsets and are engaged in cockpit operations, with one reaching toward the center console controls. The instrument panel shows multiple analog gauges, green indicator lights, and digital displays consistent with a military rotary-wing aircraft.
    A military medevac helicopter, identified by the prominent Red Cross marking and number '888' on its nose, is undergoing maintenance or pre-flight inspection on a tarmac. Three soldiers in U.S. Army combat uniforms are working on the aircraft — one on top of the fuselage, one inside the cockpit, and one standing alongside the helicopter. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or military airfield, likely in a Middle Eastern environment based on the terrain and infrastructure visible in the background.
    A military-style helicopter is captured in silhouette against a hazy, muted sky with a bright sun visible below it. The image has a dramatic, atmospheric quality due to the backlit conditions and diffused sunlight filtered through what appears to be haze or dust. The helicopter's profile is consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk type utility helicopter.
    The image shows the interior of a military cargo aircraft, likely a CH-47 Chinook or similar transport helicopter, with passengers seated along the side walls on red netting seats. A mix of civilians and military personnel in camouflage uniforms are seated with luggage and gear. The cargo bay is illuminated by overhead lights and shows typical military aircraft interior features including exposed hydraulic lines, cargo floor tracks, and quilted insulation panels.
    A large tandem-rotor military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-47 Chinook, is photographed at night with its rear cargo ramp lowered and interior lights illuminated. Personnel in military uniforms are visible inside the aircraft and on the ramp, suggesting a loading, unloading, or staging operation. The number '76' is visible on the rear fuselage, and concrete barrier walls (T-walls/HESCO) are visible in the background, indicating a forward operating base or military installation.
    A military helicopter, identifiable as a UH-60 Black Hawk (tail number 060), is photographed at night on a gravel landing zone with rotors spinning. The scene is illuminated by the aircraft's navigation and landing lights, including a prominent red belly light and a bright white searchlight, creating dramatic light flares. The low-visibility, foggy nighttime conditions suggest an active operational or training environment.
    A large tandem-rotor helicopter, consistent with a CH-47 Chinook, is photographed at night on what appears to be a forward operating base or military airfield. The rotors are spinning, indicated by motion blur, and the aircraft appears to be preparing for departure or has just landed. The scene is illuminated by colored navigation lights and ground lighting in hazy/dusty atmospheric conditions.
    A large tandem-rotor military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-47 Chinook, is photographed at night on what appears to be a military airfield or flight line. The rotors are spinning, visible as motion-blurred arcs above the aircraft, suggesting the helicopter is either preparing for takeoff or has just landed. Ambient lighting from ground sources and navigation lights illuminate the scene through fog or haze.

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