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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, close-up pilot view, overhead view, air-to-air, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, USAFE Days 2023

This image shows a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II in air-to-air flight during USAFE Days 2023, viewed from an elevated angle. The overhead perspective reveals the high-mounted wings, four-engine layout, and cockpit glazing. The MC-130J is a C-130J Hercules variant configured for special operations support, including aerial refueling and low-level operations. It is powered by four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop engines and equipped with advanced avionics and defensive systems.

Created: July 11, 2023 12:36

Author: piemags/Aviation PhotoCrew

Photo size: 14.6 Mpixels (41.9 MB uncompressed) - 4684x3123 pixels (15.6x10.4 in / 39.7x26.4 cm at 300 ppi)

Photo keywords: 2023, AE2100D3, air-to-air, aircraft, aviation, avionics, C-130, canopy, cockpit, Commando II, defensive systems, engine, Europe, exercise, flight, fuselage, Hercules, high-wing, Lockheed Martin, low-level, MC-130J, military, overhead, propeller, refueling, Rolls-Royce, special operations, transport, turboprop, USAF, USAFE, wings

Published in: USAF Air Power Europe