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U.S. Air Force, USAF, Lockheed Martin MC-130J Commando II, C-130 Hercules, Reg. 13-5776, Alternate Serial No. 35776, Serial No. 382-5776, air-to-air, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, USAFE Days 2023

The MC-130J Commando II, a special operations aircraft of the U.S. Air Force, is seen flying in air-to-air formation at USAFE Days 2023. It has four AE 2100D3 turboprop engines, six-blade propellers, and is capable of low-level flight, aerial refueling, and cargo transport. Its reinforced airframe, advanced avionics, and defensive systems support global special operations missions while operating from austere airfields across Europe and beyond.

Created: July 11, 2023 11:45

Author: piemags/Aviation PhotoCrew

Photo size: 9.3 Mpixels (26.6 MB uncompressed) - 3732x2488 pixels (12.4x8.3 in / 31.6x21.1 cm at 300 ppi)

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Published in: USAF Air Power Europe