A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft slows down after its tailhook is trapped by the wire on a field arresting system at Clark Airfield, Pampanga province, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2013, during Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 14. The aircraft was assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, attached to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force as part of a unit deployment program. PHIBLEX is a bilateral training exercise designed to improve the interoperability, readiness and professional relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps and partner nations.
LCpl Jose D. Lujano
Taken on 2 October 2013
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