An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Nov. 6, 2009. The aircraft were flown to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, where they will be transferred to Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron 261 and used in support of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. This is the first time the aircraft will be used in Afghanistan. The 22nd MEU is serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command.
| Date Taken: | 11.06.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 11.06.2009 06:42 |
| Photo ID: | 220569 |
| VIRIN: | 091106-N-8132M-120 |
| Resolution: | 2100x1500 |
| Size: | 1.43 MB |
| Location: | USS BATAAN, AT SEA |
| Web Views: | 267 |
| Downloads: | 28 |
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