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During a chemical attack by the Opposition Force (OPFOR) with an AN-2 Colt Russian bi-plane, US Army, Sergeant (SGT) Smart, Delta Company, 3rd Battalion, 43rd Artillery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, aims an M16 rifle at the aircraft. The AN-2 was used extensively for reconnaissance and chemical warfare during Exercise ROVING SANDS '97. McGregor Range, Fort Bliss, Texas, 22 April 1997
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Air to air view of a Russian MI-35P and MI-24D Hind attack helicopter in-flight. The Russian helicopters are operated by members of Optec Threat Support Activity, Biggs Army Airfield, Texas and are used to simulate attacks on various defense sites at Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss, Texas, during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise
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During a chemical attack on the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Delta Company's compound by the Opposing Force (OPFOR) using a Russian AN-2 bi-plane, SGT Smart sights in on the aircraft with his M-16 rifle. The AN-2 is being used extensively for reconnaissance and chemical warfare during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise
Summary
The original finding aid described this photograph as:
Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97
Base: Mcgregor Range
State: New Mexico (NM)
Country: United States Of America (USA)
Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jerry D. Morrison
Release Status: Released to Public
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Date
22/04/1997
Source
The U.S. National Archives
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