031117-N-5467J-502 Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 17, 2003) -- Navy Aviation Boatswains' Mates refuel a Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Osprey is a multi-engine, dual-piloted, self-deployable, medium lift, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) tilt rotor aircraft designed for combat, combat support, combat service support, and Special Operations missions worldwide. Still under development, the MV-22 variant is scheduled to replace the Corps' aged fleet of CH-46E and CH-53D medium lift helicopters. Bataan is underway conducti
031117-N-5467J-502 Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 17, 2003) -- Navy Aviation Boatswains' Mates refuel a Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Osprey is a multi-engine, dual-piloted, self-deployable, medium lift, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) tilt rotor aircraft designed for combat, combat support, combat service support, and Special Operations missions worldwide. Still under development, the MV-22 variant is scheduled to replace the Corps' aged fleet of CH-46E and CH-53D medium lift helicopters. Bataan is underway conducting scheduled training in the Atlantic Ocean. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Casey L. James. (RELEASED) US Navy 031117-N-5467J-502 Navy Aviation Boatswains' Mates refuel a Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey
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