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    A flight deck crew member wearing a yellow 'FLT DK' vest and yellow helmet is directing an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a landing or takeoff operation on a naval vessel's flight deck. The ship's island superstructure is visible on the port side, and the operation is taking place at sea under clear blue skies. The rotors of the Osprey are in motion, indicating active flight operations.

    GULF OF ALASKA

    05.11.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Aaron Sperle 

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

    210511-N-GA608-1025
    GULF OF ALASKA (May 11, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Nadezhda Zurbriggen directs an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Sperle)

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    Date Taken: 05.11.2021
    Date Posted: 05.15.2021 20:15
    Photo ID: 6646229
    VIRIN: 210511-N-GA608-1025
    Resolution: 6159x4144
    Size: 1.89 MB
    Location: GULF OF ALASKA
    Web Views: 66
    Downloads: 26

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    A military flight deck crew member in yellow safety gear and helmet guides a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft approaching a naval vessel for landing. The scene takes place on a ship's flight deck over open ocean under clear skies. The Osprey's rotors are in the vertical/helicopter configuration, indicating it is in hover or landing mode.
    A flight deck crew member wearing a yellow 'FLT DK' vest and yellow helmet is directing an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a landing or takeoff operation on a naval vessel's flight deck. The ship's island superstructure is visible on the port side, and the operation is taking place at sea under clear blue skies. The rotors of the Osprey are in motion, indicating active flight operations.
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