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    CH-53E Air Assault Aboard Portland [Image 4 of 8]

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    A column of military personnel in full combat gear and camouflage uniforms are boarding or approaching a large military helicopter on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel. The overcast sky and open water visible in the background suggest an at-sea operation. The scene depicts a helicopter assault or embarkation exercise consistent with amphibious military operations.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    02.09.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jessica Hale 

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    200209-N-NN369-1308
    PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2020) – U.S. Marines board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from the “Warhorse” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) to simulate an air assault on San Clemente Island, California, during Exercise Iron Fist 2020. Iron Fist is an annual exercise designed to enhance the U.S. and Japanese forces’ ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica Paulauskas)

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    Date Taken: 02.09.2020
    Date Posted: 02.11.2020 15:55
    Photo ID: 6089072
    VIRIN: 200209-N-NN369-1308
    Resolution: 4826x3218
    Size: 2.27 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 39
    Downloads: 13

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    A large military helicopter is captured in flight just above the deck of a naval vessel, appearing to be in the process of taking off or landing. The helicopter is a heavy-lift type, consistent with a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion or similar variant, painted in gray military livery. The scene is set over open ocean under overcast, cloudy skies.
    A large military helicopter, consistent with a CH-53E Super Stallion, is positioned on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The rotor blades are in motion, indicated by motion blur, suggesting the aircraft is either preparing for takeoff or has recently landed. A second vessel is visible on the horizon in the background under overcast skies.
    A large military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53E Super Stallion with tail number '004', is parked on a naval vessel's flight deck with its rotors spinning. A line of military personnel in full combat gear are queuing to board the aircraft. The scene takes place at sea under overcast, cloudy skies.
    A column of military personnel in full combat gear and camouflage uniforms are boarding or approaching a large military helicopter on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel. The overcast sky and open water visible in the background suggest an at-sea operation. The scene depicts a helicopter assault or embarkation exercise consistent with amphibious military operations.
    A large U.S. Marines CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with tail number '0040' sits on the flight deck of a naval vessel with its rotors spinning. Several personnel in colorful civilian-style rain gear are approaching or boarding the aircraft. The scene takes place under overcast, cloudy skies over open ocean.
    A large military helicopter, marked '079', is hovering low over a naval ship's flight deck above the ocean. Several deck crew members in color-coded safety vests and helmets are directing the aircraft during what appears to be a landing or departure operation. The scene takes place under overcast skies over open water.
    A large military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53E Super Stallion with tail number '004', is hovering or approaching to land on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The scene takes place under overcast, cloudy skies over open ocean waters. The helicopter appears to be conducting flight deck operations, likely a landing or departure from the ship.
    Military personnel are moving across the flight deck of a naval vessel, appearing to board or disembark from helicopters. At least two helicopters are visible on the deck — a large CH-53 Sea Stallion in the background and what appears to be an SH-60 Seahawk (marked '004') in the foreground. The scene depicts an active flight deck operation at sea, with deck crew in colored vests directing personnel.

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