(USS SAIPAN, Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 15, 2000) A CH-53E Super Stallion,
piloted by Captain Michael Magee, Blue Bell Penn. native, from Marine
Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (HMM-264), returns a water bull after
flying a few laps around the ship. Pilots from HMM-264 must maintain
certain flight qualifications during the deployment to maintain flight
status. Official USMC photo by Sgt Brook R. Kelsey.
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