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The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 18, 2003) -- The crew of an AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to the "Gun Runners" of Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron Two Six Nine (HML/A-269) go through preflight checks prior to the beginning of daily flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2).  Saipan and embarked U.S. Marines from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade  (2/MEB) are deployed conducting operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Robert M. Schalk.  (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
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Caption Writer
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Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy / Marines
Primary Equipment
AH-1W
Other Visible Equipment
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Base
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Tail Code
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Squadron
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