AH-1Z Vipers escorted UH-1Y Hueys to a forward arming
Summary
AH-1Z Vipers escorted UH-1Y Hueys to a forward arming and refueling point at Ie Shima Island, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 10. 2016. The FARP is a temporary station that rapidly arms and refuels aircraft, allowing them to expedite the refueling process and to better operate in austere environments. The aircraft are with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge)
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marine
forward arming and refueling point
farp
iii marine expeditionary force
united states marine corps
hmla
helicopter
marine aircraft group 36
1st marine aircraft wing
marine light attack helicopter squadron 267
uh 1 y hueys
ah 1 z vipers
cpl jessica etheridge
ie shima
okinawa
ah 1 z vipers flying high in okinawa
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Date
10/01/2017
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