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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 25, 2009) -- An AV-8B Harrier aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), executes a vertical landing during routine flight operations. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Erin Boyce (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
Aug. 25, 2009
Photographer
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Erin Boyce
Caption Writer
Oscar Sosa
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy / Marine Corps
Primary Equipment
AV-8B
Other Visible Equipment
Not available
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Not available