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Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 17, 2003) -- U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains' Mates refuel a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Osprey is a multi-engine, dual-piloted, self-deployable, medium lift, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) tilt rotor aircraft designed for combat, combat support, combat service support, and Special Operations missions worldwide. Still under development, the MV-22 variant is scheduled to replace the Corps' aged fleet of CH-46E and CH-53D medium lift helicopters. Bataan is underway conducting scheduled training in the Atlantic Ocean.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Casey L. James. (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 Nov. 17, 2003
Photographer
 Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Casey L. James
Caption Writer
 Not available
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Marine Corps / US Air Force (CV-22)
Primary Equipment
 MV-22
Other Visible Equipment
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Plane Number
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Base
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Tail Code
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Squadron
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Comments/Notes
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