051209-N-4954I-062 Pacific Ocean (Dec. 9, 2005) Ð A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to the "Sea Elks" of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Six (HMM-166), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Currently the Peleliu is conducting her Composite Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Bryan M. Ilyankoff (RELEASED) US Navy 051209-N-4954I-062 A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5)

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