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    Osprey lands on Japanese ship for the first time [Image 17 of 21]

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    A V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is being moved through the hangar bay of a naval vessel, with its rotors folded for storage. A yellow aircraft tow tractor is being used to maneuver the aircraft, with multiple deck crew members in colored safety vests and hearing protection assisting the operation. The setting appears to be the interior hangar deck of a large amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.14.2013

    Photo by Cpl. Mark Garcia 

    1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade

    An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (VMM-161) is lowered into the hull of the JS Hyuga (DDG-181), during Dawn Blitz 2013 off the coast of Naval Base Coronado, June 14. Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise off the Southern California coast that refocuses Navy, Marine Corps and coalition forces in their ability to conduct complex amphibious operations essential for global crisis response across the range of military operations.

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    Date Taken: 06.14.2013
    Date Posted: 06.15.2013 01:06
    Photo ID: 954123
    VIRIN: 130614-M-BZ222-018
    Resolution: 2000x1333
    Size: 1.72 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US

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