Osprey [Image 12 of 27]

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, JAPAN

10.01.2012

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeraco Jenkins 

Marine Corps Installations Pacific

MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan- MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct 1. The aircraft will be based at and operate out of MCAS Futenma. The MV-22B combines the capability of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed wing aircraft. Basing the Osprey in Okinawa will significantly strengthen the United States' ability to provide for the defense of Japan, perform humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief operations and fulfill other alliance roles. VMM-265 is part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeraco Jenkins/Not Released)

• Date Taken: 10.01.2012
• Date Posted: 10.03.2012 22:51
• Photo ID: 675774
• VIRIN: 121001-M-CV548-191
• Resolution: 5184x3456
• Size: 5.09 MB
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, JP