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    USS Essex (LHD 2) conduct LCACs operations [Image 6 of 6]

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    The image is taken from inside the well deck of an amphibious assault ship, looking outward at an approaching Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft. The LCAC is generating large spray plumes on both sides as it rides on its air cushion across open water. The interior of the well deck is in deep shadow, creating a dramatic silhouette framing around the brightly lit exterior scene.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    05.12.2021

    Photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio 

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2021) A U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 prepares to enter the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), May 11. Essex is underway as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group conducting routine training off the coast of southern California with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio)

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    Date Taken: 05.12.2021
    Date Posted: 05.27.2021 15:23
    Photo ID: 6666368
    VIRIN: 210511-M-ET529-1117
    Resolution: 2845x2276
    Size: 1.47 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 66
    Downloads: 11

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    A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft, numbered 410, is approaching and entering the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship. The photograph is taken from inside the flooded well deck looking outward, capturing the dramatic spray of water displaced by the hovercraft's skirt and propulsion system. Two silhouetted personnel are visible on either side of the well deck interior.
    A person wearing a yellow helmet with illuminated wands and a yellow safety vest is directing operations inside what appears to be a military ship's hangar deck or well deck. The individual is using lighted marshalling wands to guide a vehicle or equipment toward the open end of the deck. The environment is a large enclosed industrial space with overhead lighting and equipment stored along the sides.
    A military or naval aviation deck crew member is photographed from behind, wearing a yellow flight deck helmet with illuminated wands/batons attached, and a yellow safety vest. The individual appears to be directing aircraft or equipment movement in what looks like a hangar bay or flight deck environment. The low-light setting suggests nighttime or interior hangar operations.
    The image shows a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft inside the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship. The LCAC, numbered '40', is visible with its inflated skirt and large propulsion fans, positioned on the flooded well deck. A crew member in yellow safety gear is visible in the foreground on the right side.
    A naval aviation handler wearing a yellow vest and helmet is using illuminated wands to direct aircraft movement inside what appears to be a ship's hangar bay. The scene is partially obscured by mist or steam, suggesting active aircraft operations. At least one helicopter is visible in the background near the hangar bay opening.
    The image is taken from inside the well deck of an amphibious assault ship, looking outward at an approaching Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft. The LCAC is generating large spray plumes on both sides as it rides on its air cushion across open water. The interior of the well deck is in deep shadow, creating a dramatic silhouette framing around the brightly lit exterior scene.

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