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    Performing a test flight [Image 2 of 3]

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    A U.S. Marines AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter is captured in a low hover above a concrete tarmac at what appears to be a desert military airfield. The aircraft bears 'MARINES' markings and the squadron designation 'VMX-1' on its fuselage, with tail number 756 visible. The arid, mountainous terrain in the background is consistent with a southwestern U.S. military installation.

    CHINA LAKE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    10.24.2012

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class VX-9 Visual Information Specialist 

    Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine (VX-9)

    U.S. Marines assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron NINE (VX-9), perform a test flight for an AH-1Z Viper Helicopter. Marines from the Marine Aviation Detachment China Lake, stationed at VX-9, are responsible for performing initial and follow on operational weapons tests on H-1 platform helicopters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Orrin Batiste/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.24.2012
    Date Posted: 02.08.2013 20:24
    Photo ID: 857518
    VIRIN: 121024-N-DX454-011
    Resolution: 1102x787
    Size: 819.72 KB
    Location: CHINA LAKE, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Two military aviators in green flight suits and flight helmets walk away from a military attack helicopter on a tarmac. The helicopter's rotor blades are spinning, indicated by motion blur, suggesting it is either powering up or winding down. The setting appears to be a desert airfield with mountains visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
    A U.S. Marines AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter is captured in a low hover above a concrete tarmac at what appears to be a desert military airfield. The aircraft bears 'MARINES' markings and the squadron designation 'VMX-1' on its fuselage, with tail number 756 visible. The arid, mountainous terrain in the background is consistent with a southwestern U.S. military installation.
    Three military personnel in flight suits are walking away from a military attack helicopter on a desert airfield tarmac. The helicopter's rotor blades are spinning, indicating it has recently landed or is still running. The setting appears to be a arid, desert military installation with mountain ranges visible in the background.

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