Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 return from familiarizing themselves with the downward thrust of a Kaman K1200, or "K-MAX," unmanned helicopter during initial testing in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 22. Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 pioneered the first unmanned, mid-flight external cargo hookups, and delivered approximately 6,000 pounds of gear in their first day of testing.
Date Taken: | 05.22.2012 |
Date Posted: | 05.29.2012 01:08 |
Photo ID: | 589457 |
VIRIN: | 120522-M-NF414-021 |
Resolution: | 3552x2280 |
Size: | 2.11 MB |
Location: | HELMAND PROVINCE, AF |
Web Views: | 356 |
Downloads: | 58 |
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