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    A large orange and white search-and-rescue helicopter is hovering or landing on a ship's flight deck over open ocean. The rotor blades are in motion, captured with motion blur indicating active flight. The helicopter displays a circular emblem consistent with Hong Kong Government Flying Service markings.

    USS COWPENS (CG 63), SOMALIA

    07.15.2012

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Kelly 

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    A Hong Kong Government Flying Service AS 332 L2 Super Puma helicopter comes in for a landing on the flight deck of the forward deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) during a deck landing qualification. Cowpens is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is currently underway in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.15.2012
    Date Posted: 12.09.2014 23:59
    Photo ID: 1692923
    VIRIN: 120715-N-TX154-188
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 1.06 MB
    Location: USS COWPENS (CG 63), SO
    Web Views: 60
    Downloads: 4

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