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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

MC-130J Commando II aircraft fly in air-to-air formation at USAFE Days 2023. The aircraft is equipped with four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprops, six-blade propellers, terrain-following radar, defensive systems, and aerial refueling probes. It supports special operations missions such as troop insertion, extraction, and cargo delivery. The flight highlights low-level maneuvering, mission versatility, and operational readiness in European airspace, demonstrating the capabilities of modern U.S. Air Force special operations aviation.

Created: July 11, 2023 12:37

Author: piemags/Aviation PhotoCrew

Photo size: 24.0 Mpixels (68.7 MB uncompressed) - 6000x4000 pixels (20x13.3 in / 50.8x33.9 cm at 300 ppi)

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Published in: USAF Air Power Europe