A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 lifts off the runway to conduct air-to-air tactics and techniques with Finnish Air Force Fighter Squadron 31 at Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland June 2, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Exercise ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Exercise ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)
Date Taken: | 06.02.2021 |
Date Posted: | 06.04.2021 21:35 |
Photo ID: | 6675280 |
VIRIN: | 210602-M-NU401-1935 |
Resolution: | 3937x2812 |
Size: | 1.34 MB |
Location: | KUOPIO, FI |
Web Views: | 28 |
Downloads: | 19 |
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