MC-130J displays versatile capabilities

Two MC-130J Commando II aircraft assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, fly to the coast of the Norfolk Sea to perform an over water combat mission profile March 24, 2016. Following the over water mission, the crew performed a cargo airdrop and then transitioned into receiving and performing aerial refueling. The day’s events illustrated the proficiency of the aircrew and the versatility of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justine Rho/Released)

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Cargo is deployed from an MC-130J Commando II March 24, 2016, over RAF Sculthorpe in Norwich, England. The MC-130J, assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, performed an over water combat mission profile prior to the air drop. The mission illustrated the aircrew’s proficiency and the versatility of the MC-130J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere /Released)

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Cargo drifts to the ground after being deployed from an MC-130J Commando II March 24, 2016, over RAF Sculthorpe in Norwich, England. The MC-130J, assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, performed an over water combat mission profile prior to the air drop. The mission illustrated the aircrew’s proficiency and the versatility of the MC-130J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere/Released)

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A U.S. Air Force Special Operation Squadron loadmaster waits for the green light to launch an MC-130J Commando II airdrop March 24, 2016, from RAF Mildenhall, England. Loadmasters coordinate with the flight crew to efficiently and accurately deliver cargo in various flight conditions. By utilizing clear communication and performing timely procedures the crew, assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, is capable of a successful mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justine Rho/Released)

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A U.S. Air Force 67th Special Operation Squadron loadmaster closes the ramp of an MC-130J Commando II after a cargo airdrop March 24, 2016, over England. The MC-130J, assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, performed an over water combat mission profile prior to the air drop. The mission illustrated the aircrew’s proficiency and the versatility of the MC-130J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justine Rho/Released)

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A RAF Mildenhall, England MC-130J Commando II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker March 24, 2016. The KC-135, assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, provided fuel for the MC-130J during a mission that illustrated the tactical proficiency of the aircrew and the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justine Rho/Released)

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A U.S. Air Force 67th Special Operation Squadron loadmaster prepares a parachute for an MC-130J Commando II airdrop March 24, 2016, off the coast of the Norfolk Sea. The MC-130J aircrew, assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, performed various tasks that showcased their proficiency and the versatility of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justine Rho/Released)

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U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II pilots coordinate aerial refueling March 24, 2016. The MC-130J, assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, performed an over water combat mission profile. The mission illustrated the aircrew’s proficiency and the versatility of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justine Rho/Released)

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MC-130J displays versatile capabilities

Published April 2, 2016