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Caption:
Norfolk, Va. (Nov. 2, 2005) -- A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey,
assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron
Two Two (VMX-22), prepares to takeoff from the flight deck of the
amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, homeported at Naval
Station Norfolk, is conducting port familiarization operations in
anticipation of an upcoming underway training period with the MV-22
Osprey. The MV-22 is an advanced technology, vertical/short takeoff and
landing (VSTOL) multipurpose tactical aircraft, and is scheduled to
replace the aging CH-46E Sea Knight and CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters
currently in service. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class
Timothy Bensken (RELEASED)
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