Did anyone look to see what is under that circle? There's another island right about where the circle is called Santa Barbara Island and a tinier one called Sutil Island.
Was one of those islands under scrutiny, do you think?
This type of recon aircraft is flown primarily by the Army to gather intelligence. It is described as "The Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (EMARSS) is a low-risk, low-cost, enhanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft."
San Nicolas Island is used by Navy Seals for training. At one time it was used by the Navy for target practice. It is uninhabited.
Interesting call sign...Ronin11. Isn't a "ronin" a Samurai who has lost his master?
https://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.php?aircraft_id=2310#:~:text=In%20military%20service%2C%20the%20versatility%20of%20the%20Super,patrol%2C%20and%20flight%20%2F%20crew%20%2F%20systems%20training.
What does it mean? What could he be circling?
Is there something under the water he is trying to bring to our attention?
It's typically grabbing data when you see the tight circles.
Thanks.
Did anyone look to see what is under that circle? There's another island right about where the circle is called Santa Barbara Island and a tinier one called Sutil Island.
Was one of those islands under scrutiny, do you think?
This type of recon aircraft is flown primarily by the Army to gather intelligence. It is described as "The Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (EMARSS) is a low-risk, low-cost, enhanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft."
Most likely part of the SEAL training.