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Apr 18, 2013

An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter and a UH-1Y helicopter depart Kadena Air Base for surface-to-air missile simulation training on Ie Shima April 12. Marines used foam missiles nicknamed “smokey SAMs” during the training to allow pilots to practice evasive maneuvers. The aircraft are with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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