A pilot assigned to the Ace of Spades of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231 begins his descent from bow to stern during flight deck qualifications aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The exercise, while conducted on the flight deck of an LHD, is designed to give AV-8B Harrier pilots practice landing on a carrier. Wasp is currently underway conducting routine operations in the Atlantic Ocean.

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A pilot assigned to the Ace of Spades of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231 begins his descent from bow to stern during flight deck qualifications aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The exercise, while conducted on the flight deck of an LHD, is designed to give AV-8B Harrier pilots practice landing on a carrier. Wasp is currently underway conducting routine operations in the Atlantic Ocean.

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