May 9, 2007 3:43 AM

Amazing Aerial Firework Display: The Angel Decoy

These are two US KC-130 Hercules planes, both firing infra-red decoys. The Angel Decoy is used in Iraq to protect against surface-to-air missiles, but we just love the fireworks.

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These are two US KC-130 Hercules planes, both firing infra-red decoys. The Angel Decoy is used in Iraq to protect against surface-to-air missiles, but we just love the fireworks. See the video after the jump.

Photo gallery [Chamorrobible.org via Neatorama]

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