990116-N-4004O-503 ABOARD USS SAIPAN (January 17, 1999) -- An MV-22B "Osprey" makes its landing approach to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) during deck landing qualifications. The Osprey is conducting aircraft shipboard developmental tests onboard the Saipan and represents their first launchings and recoveries aboard an LHA. US Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Benjamin D. Olvey. (RELEASED) 990116-N-4004O-503 MV-22B Aboard USS Saipan

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