Flares are discharged from a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363) during a routine flight operation, Helmand River Valley, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. Marine pilots of HMH-363 utilize flares ensuring the safety of the crew onboard and safe guarding the aircraft while in flight during poor visibility weather.
Date Taken: | 01.05.2012 |
Date Posted: | 01.09.2012 11:34 |
Photo ID: | 507961 |
VIRIN: | 120105-M-CL319-100 |
Resolution: | 3888x2592 |
Size: | 464.75 KB |
Location: | HELMAND RIVER VALLEY, AF |
Web Views: | 272 |
Downloads: | 43 |
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