Eight MV-22 Osprey prepare to take off from th e flight deck of USS Bataan (LHD 5) on June 18, 2005 in the Atlantic Ocean. Bataan has made history having eight Osprey onboard and having all eight on deck rotaing for take off and a fly-over in formation during the final test and evaluation period for the experimental tilt-rotor aircraft. (US Navy photo by PHAN Jeremy L. Grisham)(Released) US Navy 050618-N-8154G-026 The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) shown underway with all eight MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Tlitrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22)

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