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    CH-53E Super Stallion lands aboard USS New York [Image 3 of 6]

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    A large military helicopter, appearing to be a CH-53 Sea Stallion, is being towed out of a hangar bay aboard a naval vessel. Ground crew members in yellow safety shirts are operating a tow tractor to move the aircraft onto the flight deck. Several observers in civilian and military attire are watching the operation from the sides.

    ARABIAN SEA

    07.23.2012

    Photo by Zane Ecklund 

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    U.S. sailors move a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) in the Arabian Sea July 23, 2012. New York was part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group and was deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zane Ecklund/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.23.2012
    Date Posted: 08.01.2012 05:07
    Photo ID: 636685
    VIRIN: 120723-N-NN926-059
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 517.47 KB
    Location: ARABIAN SEA
    Web Views: 29
    Downloads: 3

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    Two military maintenance technicians are performing maintenance work on the nacelle/proprotor assembly of what appears to be a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on the flight deck of a naval vessel. One technician is elevated on a yellow step ladder working directly on the engine nacelle area, while a second technician stands at the base providing support. The scene takes place at sea under clear skies, with the ocean horizon visible in the background.
    A person wearing a yellow jersey/sweatshirt is operating a deck vehicle or tow tractor on what appears to be a naval vessel flight deck. A military helicopter (likely a Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk or similar naval helicopter) is visible in the background with an access panel open. The setting is consistent with aircraft handling operations aboard a warship.
    A large military helicopter, appearing to be a CH-53 Sea Stallion, is being towed out of a hangar bay aboard a naval vessel. Ground crew members in yellow safety shirts are operating a tow tractor to move the aircraft onto the flight deck. Several observers in civilian and military attire are watching the operation from the sides.
    A large military helicopter, identifiable as a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, is photographed in flight over open water. The helicopter bears the number '21' on its nose and displays a unit insignia placard beneath the cockpit. The rotor blades are in motion, captured with motion blur, indicating active flight.
    A large military heavy-lift helicopter, identifiable as a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, is photographed in flight over open ocean water. The aircraft bears the number '21' on its nose and displays U.S. Marine Corps markings. The image is taken from a close aerial perspective, likely from another aircraft flying in formation.
    A large military helicopter, identified as number 23, is photographed head-on in flight over open water. The aircraft appears to be a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion or similar heavy-lift helicopter in a gray naval/marine paint scheme. The image captures fine detail of the nose section, rotor system, sponsons, and cockpit with visible crew members.

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