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Indian Ocean (Apr. 11, 2004) -- A plane director and shooter assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) signal the AV-8B Harrier pilot that he is clear for launch. 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). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class D. Keith Simmons. (RELEASED)

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Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy / Marine Corps
Primary Equipment
AV-8B
Other Visible Equipment
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Plane Number
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Base
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Tail Code
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Squadron
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