Live ordnance is used whenever possible during WTI to provide the most realistic combat experience. Here an AV-8B Harrier II from Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA-211) ‘Wake Island Avengers' is armed with two 1,000lb Mk83 bombs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe Harrier GR Mk.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1979

Ordnance specialists disarm an AH-1W Cobra at Auxiliary Airfield 2, near Yuma, in a forward arming and refuelling point exercise during WTI 2-15.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell AH-1W / AH-1Z Super Cobra - СШАUSA - 1983

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

MV-22B Ospreys on the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma awaiting another mission.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

The Aerial Productions International SMART-1 (Small Manned Aerial Radar Target, Model 1), derived from the BD-5J, is a small, lightweight single-engine jet. During WTI the type simulates enemy threats, such as cruise missiles, to present a realistic threat to air and ground forces in training.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bede BD-5 Micro - СШАUSA - 1971

Helicopters and ground troops conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training in public during WTI, with staging areas that include local buildings and Kiwanis Park, where this CH-53 is pictured.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky CH-53E / S-80 Super Stallion - СШАUSA - 1974

A Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 (VMFA-122) 'Werewolves' F/A-18 Hornet from MCAS Beaufort refuelling during WTI 2-15.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet - СШАUSA - 1986

A KC-130J from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) ‘Sumos’ based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, sits on the south Combat Aircraft Loading Area at Yuma while being prepared for a WTI mission.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules - СШАUSA - 1996