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

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    A large U.S. Marines military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53 Sea Stallion or similar heavy-lift variant, is parked on a desert airfield tarmac. The aircraft bears the 'MARINES' marking on its fuselage along with the number '51'. The arid, sandy environment and clear blue sky suggest a Middle Eastern or desert deployment location.

    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 01:38
    Photo ID: 338906
    VIRIN: 101103-M-5889H-013
    Resolution: 2400x1600
    Size: 341.42 KB
    Location: CAMP BASTION, AF

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