MARINE CORPS AUXILIARY LANDING FIELD BOGUE, (June 19, 2012) -- An AH-1W Super Cobra from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, , prepares to land at a forward arming and refueling point at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, , June 19. A FARP can be quickly set up in a remote location and is used to rapidly refuel and arm an aircraft, allowing the Marines and aircraft to get back in the air to continue their mission. The training was part of Exercise Mailed Fist, a large-scale exercise conducted by the 2nd Marine Aircra
MARINE CORPS AUXILIARY LANDING FIELD BOGUE, (June 19, 2012) -- An AH-1W Super Cobra from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, , prepares to land at a forward arming and refueling point at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, , June 19. A FARP can be quickly set up in a remote location and is used to rapidly refuel and arm an aircraft, allowing the Marines and aircraft to get back in the air to continue their mission. The training was part of Exercise Mailed Fist, a large-scale exercise conducted by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stewart) Mailed Fist, Marines conduct arming and refueling exercise 120619-M-EG384-054
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