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Caption:
An MV-22 Engineering and Manufacturing, Development Osprey aircraft
makes its landing approach to the flight deck of the USS Saipan (LHA 2)
during deck landing qualifications on Jan. 16, 1999. The Saipan
is the base for the aircraft's month-long sea trials which are designed
to establish the parameters for all phases of operation of the aircraft
on a Tarawa class amphibious assault ship like the Saipan. The
Osprey, with its unique tilt rotor design, will eventually replace the
CH-46 Sea Stallion helicopter. DoD photo by Petty Officer 1st
Class Benjamin D. Olvey, U.S. Navy. (RELEASED)
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