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    Pilots evade, attack during missile simulation training [Image 3 of 4]

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    Pilots evade, attack during missile simulation training

    IE SHIMA, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    04.12.2013

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Ian McMahon 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    A “smokey” surface-to-air missile is launched April 12 during training on Ie Shima. Smokey SAMs were designed to give off the a distinct heat signature when launched, allowing for realistic evasion training for pilots. The smokey SAM is harmless, as it is made of foam.

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    Date Taken: 04.12.2013
    Date Posted: 04.18.2013 02:56
    Photo ID: 909350
    VIRIN: 130412-M-GO212-007
    Resolution: 3861x2574
    Size: 1.31 MB
    Location: IE SHIMA, OKINAWA, JP

    Web Views: 105
    Downloads: 26

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