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    CH-53D reaches 10,000 flight hours [Image 2 of 4]

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    A large military helicopter, marked with the number '51' and the name 'IWO JIMA' on its nose, is parked on a desert airfield tarmac. The aircraft appears to be a CH-53 Sea Stallion in a light gray paint scheme, showing signs of operational wear and dust consistent with a desert environment. Additional military aircraft and ground support equipment are visible in the background.

    CAMP BASTION, AFGHANISTAN

    11.03.2010

    Photo by Sgt. Deanne Hurla 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    A CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), waits for its crew to arrive for a routine mission on which the aircraft will reach its 10,000th flight hour. This aircraft has been in service since March 31, 1971. It has been on multiple deployments to include tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and aboard the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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    Date Taken: 11.03.2010
    Date Posted: 11.11.2010 01:37
    Photo ID: 338904
    VIRIN: 101103-M-5889H-006
    Resolution: 2400x1600
    Size: 353.29 KB
    Location: CAMP BASTION, AF

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