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    USS Anchorage LCAC Operations [Image 38 of 49]

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    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) bearing the hull number 78 is underway on open water, generating large spray and mist plumes from its propulsion fans. The hovercraft is viewed head-on, showing its characteristic inflatable skirt, twin propulsion fan shrouds, and superstructure. The image captures the vessel at speed with dramatic water and air displacement visible on both sides.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    03.13.2022

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hector Carrera 

    Expeditionary Strike Group 3

    A landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches the well deck of amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), March 13. Anchorage is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

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    Date Taken: 03.13.2022
    Date Posted: 03.28.2022 12:15
    Photo ID: 7096053
    VIRIN: 220313-N-WY048-2050
    Resolution: 5301x3539
    Size: 1.9 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 68
    Downloads: 19

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