Marine Hornets and Harriers at Al Asad.Above, illuminated il·lu·mi·nate v. il·lu·mi·nat·ed, il·lu·mi·nat·ing, il·lu·mi·nates v.tr. 1. To provide or brighten with light. 2. To decorate or hang with lights. 3. by the setting sun, an F/A-18D of VMFA VMFA Virginia Museum of Fine Arts VMFA Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron (AW)-224 waits on the tarmac in the hangar area in Al Asad, Iraq, on 15 January. Below, a VMA-311 powerline mechanic runs to the flight line to assist with a squadron AV-8B Harrier harrier, breed of dog harrier, breed of medium-sized hound whose origin is obscure but whose existence in England dates from the 13th cent. It stands from 19 to 21 in. (48.3–53.3 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 40 to 50 lb (18.1–22. II that blew a tire upon landing at Al Asad on 15 December 2004. Inset, a group of mechanics work quickly to return the Harrier to service. |
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