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    U.S., Japan Ospreys fly together during Resolute Dragon 26 [Image 6 of 7]

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    Two tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as V-22 Osprey variants, are flying in formation over a densely forested mountainside. One aircraft displays a Japanese roundel (red circle) marking, while the other bears the number '44' in orange/red, suggesting a joint or bilateral military operation. The aircraft are captured mid-flight with rotors in airplane mode against a backdrop of conifer-covered hills.

    KUMAMOTO, JAPAN

    06.21.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Paz-Sosa 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, left, and a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over Kumamoto, Japan during Resolute Dragon 26, June 21, 2026. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Paz-Sosa)

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    Date Taken: 06.21.2026
    Date Posted: 06.30.2026 04:15
    Photo ID: 9779517
    VIRIN: 260621-M-SM417-1196
    Resolution: 6864x4578
    Size: 11.68 MB
    Location: KUMAMOTO, JP
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    A military tiltrotor aircraft, identified as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey marked with the number '44' in tiger-stripe styling, is on a tarmac. A ground crew member wearing a green helmet and dark uniform is standing nearby, holding an orange equipment case. The aircraft appears to be in a pre-flight or post-flight ground operation phase.
    A military aircrew member is seated on the open rear ramp of a military helicopter or cargo aircraft, wearing a flight helmet with visor and full tactical gear. The aircraft is flying over a mountainous, heavily forested valley visible through the open ramp. The scene suggests an active flight operation, possibly a reconnaissance, insertion, or training mission.
    A tiltrotor aircraft, specifically a V-22 Osprey variant, is captured in flight over what appears to be a body of water. The aircraft bears Japanese military markings, including a red hinomaru (rising sun circle) roundel and Japanese kanji text, with the serial number 91711 visible on the fuselage. The rotors are in horizontal (airplane mode) configuration, indicating forward flight.
    A tiltrotor military aircraft, identifiable as a V-22 Osprey variant, is captured in forward flight against a backdrop of green, forested mountainous terrain. The aircraft displays markings consistent with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), including a visible roundel and serial number on the fuselage. Both proprotors are in horizontal (airplane) mode, indicating cruise flight.
    A military aviator in flight gear gives a thumbs-up signal while walking alongside a large gray helicopter marked with Japanese kanji characters reading '陸上自衛隊' (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force) and a red roundel insignia. The scene takes place on a grass field, suggesting a field exercise or landing zone. The aircraft appears to be a tandem-rotor helicopter, likely a CH-47 Chinook variant operated by the JGSDF.
    Two tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as V-22 Osprey variants, are flying in formation over a densely forested mountainside. One aircraft displays a Japanese roundel (red circle) marking, while the other bears the number '44' in orange/red, suggesting a joint or bilateral military operation. The aircraft are captured mid-flight with rotors in airplane mode against a backdrop of conifer-covered hills.
    A close-up profile shot of a military aviator or aircrew member wearing a flight helmet with a visor. The visor reflects what appears to be a green, forested landscape below, suggesting the aircraft is in flight over terrain. The image is dramatically lit with strong contrast between shadow and light.

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