Aircrew members with the 8th Special Operations Squadron conduct pre-flight checks on a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 13, 2018. The Osprey combines the vertical takeoff, landing and hover qualities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficient and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. ( Air Force

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