MRF-D 25.3: VMM-363 conducts aerial refuels

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules refuels four U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, while traveling from Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin to Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville, Australia, May 6, 2025.

MRF-D 25.3: VMM-363 condu...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Stippey/Released 250506-M-JE726-2234.JPG

May 15, 2025

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules refuels four U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, while traveling from Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin to Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville, Australia, May 6, 2025. Aerial refueling of Ospreys is crucial for extending their range and mission duration, enabling rapid, long-distance deployments without the need for landing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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1/80

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100

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