A Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet from Fighter Squadron 31 leads a Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 to the runway for takeoff to conduct air-to-air tactics and techniques at Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 3, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international 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: | 06.03.2021 |
Date Posted: | 06.04.2021 22:25 |
Photo ID: | 6676558 |
VIRIN: | 210603-M-NU401-1399 |
Resolution: | 4392x3137 |
Size: | 2.68 MB |
Location: | KUOPIO, FI |
Web Views: | 62 |
Downloads: | 16 |
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