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The Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 24, 2003) -- A CH-53 Sea Stallion drops a "retired" AV-8 Harrier on the flight deck aboard USS Saipan (LHA 2). The AV-8 will be used as a static display for Saipan's Tiger Cruise enroute to it's homeport in Norfolk, Va. The amphibious assault ship is returning from deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Robert M Schalk.  (RELEASED)
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Service Branch
 US Navy / Marine Corps
Primary Equipment
 CH-53
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