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Aircraft mechanic Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 inspect an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter during a routine maintenance inspection during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-15 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, April 22, 2015. The maintenance that they provide ensures all pilot candidates complete every mission safely. WTI is a seven-week course hosted by MAWTS-1 that provides advanced tactical training to certify Marine pilots as weapons and tactics instructors, preparing them to return to the fleet and serve in key training officer billets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cody Haas)

Photo by Sgt. Cody M. D. Haas

An aircraft mechanic Marine with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 wipes down the tail of an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter during a routine maintenance inspection during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-15 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, April 22, 2015. The maintenance that they provide ensures all pilot candidates complete every mission safely. WTI is a seven-week course hosted by MAWTS-1 that provides advanced tactical training to certify Marine pilots as weapons and tactics instructors, preparing them to return to the fleet and serve in key training officer billets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cody Haas)

Photo by Sgt. Cody M. D. Haas

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean M. Stephenson poses for a photo in front of his AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 17, 2015. Stephenson started out his career as an enlisted band member and then persued his dream of becoming a pilot. Stehenson is a Harrier pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 231, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains

Staff Sgt. Jordan Kelly, a fire power control team chief with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, points out a target on a video scout during close air support training in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, April 13, 2015. The video from the F/A-18 Hornet’s sensors allows the Marines to confirm enemy target locations with the pilot.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Capt. Jordan Duffield, a fire power control team leader with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, communicates with an F/A-18 Hornet flying above during close air support training in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, April 13, 2015. The training was conducted in an urban environment with the civilian population to add uncontrolled situations and varying difficulty to the training.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Cpl. Martin Quevedo-Chirinos, a joint fires observer with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, reviews gridded reference graphics of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, during simulated close air support training April 12-13, 2015. The training allowed Marines to receive valuable training with various types of equipment.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22, prepares to land during reduced visibility landing aboard Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 2, 2015. During the flight, crew chiefs are the second pair of eyes for the pilot by helping them land and trouble-shoot potential problems. The crew chiefs are also responsible for maintaining and firing the aircraft’s weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andy J. Orozco/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Andy Orozco

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22, prepares to take off while on top of a mountain during a flight aboard Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 2, 2015. During the flight the Marines conducted low visibility landing, flew through mountainous terrain and at low altitudes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andy J. Orozco/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Andy Orozco

Lance Cpl. Paul Boley, a crew chief with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22, looks out the back of an MV-22B Osprey during a low altitude tactical flight aboard Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 2, 2015. During the flight, crew chiefs are the second pair of eyes for the pilot by helping them land and trouble-shoot potential problems. The crew chiefs are also responsible for maintaining and firing the aircraft’s weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andy J. Orozco/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Andy Orozco

Lance Cpl. Paul Boley, a crew chief with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22, looks out the back of an MV-22B Osprey during a reduced visibility landing exercise aboard Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 2, 2015. During the flight, crew chiefs are the second pair of eyes for the pilot by helping them land and trouble-shoot potential problems. The crew chiefs are also responsible for maintaining and firing the aircraft’s weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andy J. Orozco/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Andy Orozco

Plane captain Lance Cpl. Joseph Crescenzo, of Ocala, Florida, relays hand signals to the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Bulldogs of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 at Boca Chica Field, Florida March 25. Naval Air Station Key West is a state-of-the-art facility for air-to-air combat fighter aircraft of all military services and provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian Morales/ Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Morales

Plane captain Lance Cpl. Joseph Crescenzo, of Ocala, Fla., signals stand clear to maintainers while directing an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Bulldogs of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 at Key West, Florida March 24. Naval Air Station Key West is a state-of-the-art facility for air-to-air combat fighter aircraft of all military services and provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian Morales/ Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Morales

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Bulldogs of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 flies above Boca Chica Field, Key West, Florida March 25. Naval Air Station Key West is a state-of-the-art facility for air-to-air combat fighter aircraft of all military services and provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian Morales/ Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Morales

Two AV-8B Harriers assigned to the Bulldogs of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 start up at Boca Chica Field, Key West, Florida March 25. Naval Air Station Key West is a state-of-the-art facility for air-to-air combat fighter aircraft of all military services and provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian Morales/ Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Mo

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Bulldogs of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 launches from Boca Chica Field, Key West, Florida March 25. Naval Air Station Key West is a state-of-the-art facility for air-to-air combat fighter aircraft of all military services and provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian Morales/ Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Morales

Robert “Bob” Klingman flew his F4U Corsair with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 in support of the Battle of Okinawa near the close of World War II. During operations he flew into Marine Corps history when he used his propellor to chop off the tail of Japanese aircraft.

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Robert “Bob” Klingman flew his F4U Corsair with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 in support of the Battle of Okinawa near the close of World War II. During operations he flew into Marine Corps history when he used his propellor to chop off the tail of Japanese aircraft.

Photo by Roger Klingman

Robert “Bob” Klingman flew his F4U Corsair with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 in support of the Battle of Okinawa near the close of World War II. During operations he flew into Marine Corps history when he used his propellor to chop off the tail of Japanese aircraft.

Photo by Roger Klingman

Robert “Bob” Klingman posed for a photo with his twin sister at Corpus Christi, Fla. after pilot training. During the Battle of Okinawa, he flew a F4U Corsair with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 duringWorld War II. During operations, he flew into Marine Corps history when he used his propellor to chop off the tail of Japanese aircraft.

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Robert “Bob” Klingman flew his F4U Corsair with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 in support of the Battle of Okinawa near the close of World War II. During operations he flew into Marine Corps history when he used his propellor to chop off the tail of Japanese aircraft.

Photo by Courtesy Image