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    Air Force Combat Talons fly for last time [Image 8 of 9]

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    A military aircrew member sits on the open rear ramp of a large transport aircraft, wearing a headset and cap, observing another military turboprop aircraft taxiing on the runway ahead. The scene is set on a military airfield under overcast skies. The dramatic backlighting creates a strong silhouette effect on the seated figure.

    DUKE FIELD, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    04.15.2013

    Photo by Samuel King Jr.                 

    919th Special Operations Wing

    Chief Master Sgt. Tom Mason, the 919th Special Operations Wing command chief, enjoys his final ride back to base as an MC-130E Combat Talon I loadmaster after completing his and the aircraft’s last sortie. The last five Talons in the Air Force belong to the 919th SOW and are scheduled to be retired at a ceremony April 25. They will make one final flight to the “boneyard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., by the end of the fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

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    Date Taken: 04.15.2013
    Date Posted: 04.18.2013 15:43
    Photo ID: 909695
    VIRIN: 130415-F-OC707-009
    Resolution: 3000x2210
    Size: 3.11 MB
    Location: DUKE FIELD, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 62
    Downloads: 9

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    A formation of military turboprop transport aircraft, consistent with C-130 Hercules variants, are taxiing in a line on a runway or taxiway. The aircraft are painted in a dark gray/charcoal military finish with all four propellers spinning, indicating engines are running. The perspective shot from ground level creates a dramatic visual compression effect showing multiple aircraft queued behind the lead plane.
    The image is taken from inside the open rear cargo ramp of a military transport aircraft, looking out onto a runway where a second identical aircraft is taxiing directly behind. The perspective creates a dramatic framing effect, with the cargo ramp's tie-down rings and floor visible in the foreground. The overcast sky and wet conditions suggest a gray, overcast operational day.
    A middle-aged man wearing aviation-style headphones and glasses is photographed in close profile view. He appears to be in an operational or technical environment, possibly a cockpit, control room, or industrial setting. The lighting is dramatic and low-key, illuminating primarily his face and headset.
    An aerial photograph taken from the fuselage or wing-mounted camera of a military turboprop aircraft, showing the wing and spinning propeller engines in the foreground. A second similar aircraft is visible in the background flying in formation. The image is captured with a wide-angle or fisheye lens, distorting the horizon and providing a dramatic perspective over a forested landscape.
    Military personnel are seated on the open rear cargo ramp of a military transport aircraft in flight, observing another aircraft flying in formation nearby. At least three individuals are visible, including one wearing a green flight suit with a US flag patch and green headset, and others in camouflage uniforms. The terrain below appears to be a mix of forested and cleared land.
    Two silhouetted individuals, one wearing aviation headgear, observe a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft flying in close formation directly ahead. The aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules configuration, is photographed head-on against a backdrop of green forested terrain below and an overcast sky. The image is taken from inside or at the open ramp/door of another aircraft in flight.
    A military transport aircraft, identifiable as a C-130 Hercules variant, is photographed in close formation flight from the open ramp of another aircraft. Silhouetted figures in the foreground appear to be crew members or personnel observing or photographing the accompanying aircraft. The terrain below shows a green, wooded landscape consistent with a temperate region.
    A military aircrew member sits on the open rear ramp of a large transport aircraft, wearing a headset and cap, observing another military turboprop aircraft taxiing on the runway ahead. The scene is set on a military airfield under overcast skies. The dramatic backlighting creates a strong silhouette effect on the seated figure.
    The image shows multiple military turboprop aircraft, consistent with C-130 Hercules variants, taxiing on a runway in formation. The photo is taken from the open rear ramp of a lead aircraft, looking back at the following aircraft in the taxiing queue. Overcast skies and spinning propellers suggest active engine operation and imminent departure.

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