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    TH-73A "Thrasher" sunset formation flight [Image 1 of 5]

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    A helicopter is captured in silhouette flying low over a large body of water during sunset or sunrise. The warm orange and golden tones of the sky and sun's reflection on the water create a dramatic backlit composition. The helicopter's rotor blades are visibly in motion, and the tail rotor is also spinning.

    PENSACOLA BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    04.22.2026

    Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Antonio More 

    Chief of Naval Air Training

    A US Navy TH-73A Thrashers assigned to Training Air Wing (TW) 5, flies over Pensacola Beach as part of a formation flight, April 22, 2026. Chief of Naval Air Training oversees Naval Air Training Command which trains, mentors, and delivers the highest quality Naval Aviators that win in competition, crisis, and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Antonio More)

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    Date Taken: 04.22.2026
    Date Posted: 09.08.2026 17:38
    Photo ID: 9914572
    VIRIN: 260422-N-HV841-6406
    Resolution: 4138x2759
    Size: 2.64 MB
    Location: PENSACOLA BEACH, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 1
    Downloads: 0

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    A helicopter is captured in silhouette flying low over a large body of water during sunset or sunrise. The warm orange and golden tones of the sky and sun's reflection on the water create a dramatic backlit composition. The helicopter's rotor blades are visibly in motion, and the tail rotor is also spinning.
    Two military training helicopters fly in formation over a body of water. The upper helicopter is white with 'COAST GUARD' and number '264' markings, while the lower helicopter is red and white with 'MARINES' and number '17' markings. Both aircraft appear to be Bell TH-57/407 or similar training variants operated by U.S. military branches.
    Two military training helicopters fly in formation over a coastal beach town at dusk or dawn. The upper helicopter is white and marked 'Coast Guard' with number 264, while the lower helicopter is red/orange and marked 'Marines' with number 17. Both aircraft bear the designation 'TAW' and the letter 'E' on their tail fins, indicating they are training aircraft.
    A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter numbered 264 is flying low over a coastal beach area at what appears to be dusk or dawn, given the warm golden light. The aircraft bears military markings including a star insignia and the designation 'TAW-5' on the fuselage. Two crew members are visible in the cockpit, and a coastal city with buildings and a distinctive striped tower is visible in the background.
    Two military helicopters are flying in formation over a coastal military installation at what appears to be dusk or dawn. The foreground helicopter is a white U.S. Coast Guard helicopter numbered 264 with markings 'TAW-5', while the background helicopter is a red and white U.S. Marines helicopter. A bridge and waterfront infrastructure are visible in the background.

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    Naval Air Station Whiting Field
    Helicopter Training Squadron 28
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    TH-73A Thrasher
    TAW-5
    Training Air Wing (TRAWING) 5

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