A KC-130J Hercules aircraft lands on Tinian Island's North Field runway, May 30, during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. The aircraft was the first to land on the runway since 1947. The runway was cleared and repaired by elements of Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012 which is intended to increase aviation readiness and simulate operations in a deployed austere environment. The aircraft is with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. MWSS-171 is with MAG-12, 1st MAW, III MEF.
Date Taken: | 05.29.2012 |
Date Posted: | 06.03.2012 09:20 |
Photo ID: | 593119 |
VIRIN: | 120529-M-YE622-001 |
Resolution: | 4752x3168 |
Size: | 3.8 MB |
Location: | MP |
Web Views: | 366 |
Downloads: | 40 |
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