A flightline mechanic signals a CH-46E Sea Knight pilot as he taxis to
his takeoff point further down a runway in the twilight hours of April
5. The helicopter's aircrew received a call for casualty evacuation in
one of the cities of the Sunni Triangle. The helicopter and crew belong
to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd
Marine Aircraft Wing, from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.,
which has the mission of CASEVAC in the region.
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