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    Fat Albert Turns Heads in Yuma [Image 4 of 4]

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    Fat Albert Turns Heads in Yuma

    YUMA, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    01.17.2014

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Scarpulla 

    Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

    Maj. Mike Van Wyk, a C-130 pilot with the Blue Angels, explains that the C-130T Hercules, affectionately known as “Fat Albert” is used for many logistical purposes; including, but not limited to, carrying cargo, support personnel and extra parts to all the airshows. “These maneuvers that we do simulate being in a contested area [in combat], trying to get low to the deck and sneak in somewhere,” said Van Wyk. “We’re pretty much max performing the aircraft for [the airshows] so you can see the things we do in contested areas when we’re deployed around the world.”

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    Date Taken: 01.17.2014
    Date Posted: 01.31.2014 10:29
    Photo ID: 1159263
    VIRIN: 140117-M-HW460-951
    Resolution: 5472x3840
    Size: 1.44 MB
    Location: YUMA, ARIZONA, US

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