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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 15, 2007) -- A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) approaches the well deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) carrying an M1A1 Abrams tank. LCACs are primarily used for high-speed transport of vehicles and cargo. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew McCord (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 May 15, 2007
Photographer
 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew McCord
Caption Writer
 LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LHD 1
Other Visible Equipment
 LCAC 36
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Inside the well deck, looking out through open stern gate doors