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    MV-22 Osprey lands in Hokkaido, Japan for the first time [Image 2 of 8]

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    A military tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, is captured in flight with its rotors in a near-vertical helicopter configuration. The aircraft bears the number '10' on its fuselage and displays markings consistent with the United States Marine Corps. A large cloud of brownish dust or sand is visible below the aircraft, likely kicked up by rotor downwash during a low-altitude operation.

    CHITOSE, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

    08.18.2017

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez     

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey soars through the skies over Hokkaido, Japan, August 18, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. This combined-joint exercise is held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. The aircraft is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

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    Date Taken: 08.18.2017
    Date Posted: 08.19.2017 07:02
    Photo ID: 3688149
    VIRIN: 170818-M-MI258-0002
    Resolution: 4361x2937
    Size: 4.72 MB
    Location: CHITOSE, HOKKAIDO, JP

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