U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf crew conducts helicopter operations in the Philippine Sea [Image 10 of 14]

PHILIPPINE SEA

04.12.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Masaschi      

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew aboard a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter conducts a Helicopter in Flight Refueling (HIFR) operation with Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) crewmembers while the cutter patrols the Philippine Sea, April 12, 2019. Crews conduct HIFR training operations to transfer fuel while keeping the helicopter airborne in case the helicopter cannot land on the cutter due to bad sea state conditions, mechanical failures, an occupied flight deck or other reasons they cannot land. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew S. Masaschi.

• Date Taken: 04.12.2019
• Date Posted: 12.31.2019 15:54
• Photo ID: 6006921
• VIRIN: 190412-G-DX668-2184
• Resolution: 6760x4828
• Size: 2.05 MB
• Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
• Hometown: ALAMEDA, CA, US