Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 19, 2005) -- A port side view of the amphibious
assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) underway during U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B
Osprey flight operations. Wasp is currently heat-testing the durability
and stability of the flight deck nonskid surface during MV-22B Osprey
operations. The MV-22B 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 the 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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