040411-N-8053S-090 Indian Ocean (Apr. 11, 2004) - A plane director assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) signals to an AV-8B Harrier pilot that he is clear for take off. The pilot and aircraft are assigned to the "Fighting Griffins" of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Two Six Six (HMM-266). The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and Wasp are currently on deployment as part of Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG 2) in the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR). Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class D. Keith Simmons. (RELEASED) US Navy 0404


040411-N-8053S-090 Indian Ocean (Apr. 11, 2004) - A plane director assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) signals to an AV-8B Harrier pilot that he is clear for take off. The pilot and aircraft are assigned to the "Fighting Griffins" of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Two Six Six (HMM-266). The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and Wasp are currently on deployment as part of Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG 2) in the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR). Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class D. Keith Simmons. (RELEASED) US Navy 040411-N-8053S-090 A plane director assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) signals to an AV-8B Harrier pilot that he is clear for take off


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