19 photos show a rare side of the world that aircraft servicemembers see
When you're aboard a military-grade fixed or rotary-winged aircraft, you're most likely out on a mission and won't always have time or the inclination to take in some of the scenic views.
Whether they're giving medical aid during a "dustoff," or providing suppressing fire from a gunship, crewmembers from a variety of aircraft can have one of the most hazardous jobs in the military — which is why some of the following scenes can only be experienced from this exclusive group.
We've compiled 19 photos of just a glimpse of the conditions that some of these crewmembers operate in.
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