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    Canadian Forces, US Marines lift damaged Chinook to safety [Image 2 of 5]

    Canadian Forces, US Marines lift damaged Chinook to safety

    KANDAHAR PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

    05.17.2011

    Photo by Cpl. Rashaun X. James 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    A Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 CH-53E Super Stallion lands next to a downed Canadian Forces CH-47 Chinook during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 17. Utilizing a trio CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, with assistance from 2nd Marine Logistics Group's helicopter support team, the Canadian and American team was able to transport the injured aircraft back to its home at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 05.17.2011
    Date Posted: 05.18.2011 02:41
    Photo ID: 403419
    VIRIN: 110517-M-AN675-002
    Resolution: 4080x2720
    Size: 2.85 MB
    Location: KANDAHAR PROVINCE, AF

    Web Views: 1,496
    Downloads: 63

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