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A Marine Attack Squadron 231 (VMA-231) AV-8A Harrier II aircraft stands on the flight line after arriving on base. The plane will be taking part in a flyover during the National Victory Celebration, a day-long event being held in honor of the liberation of Kuwait by coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm

CAPT. Hall, a pilot from Marine Attack squadron 231 (VMA-231), prepares for a demonstration flight in an AV-8B Harrier II aircraft in preparation for a flyover during the National Victory Celebration. The day-long event will be held in honor of the coalition forces that liberated Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm

CAPT. Hall, a pilot from Marine Attack squadron 231 (VMA-231), suits up prior to a demonstration flight in an AV-8B Harrier II aircraft in preparation for a flyover during the National Victory Celebration. The day-long event will be held in honor of the coalition forces that liberated Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm

CAPT. Hall, a pilot from Marine Attack squadron 231 (VMA-231), climbs down from the cockpit of an AV-8B Harrier II aircraft following a demonstration flight. The Harrier will be taking part in a flyover during the National Victory Celebration, a day-long event honoring the coalition forces that liberated Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm

A Marine Attack Squadron 231 (VMA-231) AV-8B Harrier II aircraft stands on the Mall as part of a static display of aircraft and weaponry used during Operation Desert Storm. The exhibit is being staged in conjunction with the National Victory Celebration which is being held in honor of the liberation of Kuwait by Allied forces

CAPT. Hall, a pilot from Marine Attack squadron 231 (VMA-231), adjusts his headgear before taking off on a demonstration flight in an AV-8B Harrier II aircraft in preparation for a flyover during the National Victory Celebration. The day-long event will be held in honor of the coalition forces that liberated Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm

Helicopters come in for a landing after taking part in the National Victory Celebration, a day-long event being held in honor of the liberation of Kuwait by coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm

A Marine Utility/Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 (HMLA-269) UH-1N Iroquois helicopter prepares to touch down on the Mall to part in a static equipment display of aircraft and armor during the National Victory Celebration. The event is being held in honor of the Allied forces' liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm

A Marine AV-8B Harrier II aircraft prepares for a landing on the Mall near the Washington Monument as it takes part in the National Victory Celebration being held in honor of the liberation of Kuwait by coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm

A Marine Attack Squadron 231 (VMA-231) AV-8A Harrier II aircraft stands on the flight line after arriving to take part in a flyover during the National Victory Celebration. The day-long event will be held in honor of the liberation of Kuwait by coalition forces during Operatio Desert Storm

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM

Base: Andrews Air Force Base

State: Maryland (MD)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: Lance CPL. Contreras

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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06/06/1991
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