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    The CH-53K King Stallion [Image 4 of 4]

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    An aerial top-down photograph of a U.S. Marines heavy-lift helicopter, identified as bureau number 01, positioned on what appears to be a ship's flight deck or airfield tarmac. The helicopter's rotor blades are in motion, indicated by motion blur, suggesting the aircraft is either starting up, shutting down, or at idle. The marking 'Z2' is painted on the surface below the aircraft.

    UNITED STATES

    03.22.2017

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Molly Hampton 

    Communication Directorate             

    The CH-53K King Stallion lands after a test flight in West Palm Beach, Fla. on March 22, 2017. Lockheed Martin announced the CH-53K King Stallion passed its Defense Acquisition Board assessment that approved for the aircraft to begin low-rate initial production on April 4, 2017. The CH-53K will be considered the most powerful helicopter in the Department of Defense and is scheduled to completely replace the CH-53E Super Stallion by 2030.

    (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Molly Hampton)

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    Date Taken: 03.22.2017
    Date Posted: 04.07.2017 08:47
    Photo ID: 3295573
    VIRIN: 170322-M-VU801-218
    Resolution: 5568x3778
    Size: 9.72 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 840
    Downloads: 174

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    An overhead aerial photograph of a large military helicopter, consistent with a heavy-lift type (such as a CH-53), photographed from directly above while its rotors are spinning on a tarmac or flight deck. The rotor blades show significant motion blur, indicating active operation. The image is taken from a high vantage point, revealing the top of the fuselage, rotor hub, and surrounding pavement markings.
    A large military helicopter is captured head-on in low-altitude flight, with its main rotor blades visibly blurred from rotation. The aircraft appears to be a heavy-lift helicopter, consistent with a Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion or similar variant, painted in a light gray military scheme. The background shows a flat, wooded landscape with what appear to be military or industrial facilities visible on the horizon.
    A U.S. Marines heavy-lift helicopter, marked '01' and labeled 'MARINES', is captured hovering low over a concrete helipad. The rotor blades are in motion, creating a distinct radial shadow pattern on the tarmac below. The image is taken from an elevated angle, likely from another aircraft.
    An aerial top-down photograph of a U.S. Marines heavy-lift helicopter, identified as bureau number 01, positioned on what appears to be a ship's flight deck or airfield tarmac. The helicopter's rotor blades are in motion, indicated by motion blur, suggesting the aircraft is either starting up, shutting down, or at idle. The marking 'Z2' is painted on the surface below the aircraft.

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