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PERSIAN GULF (July 25, 2007) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Wilfred Rabina times a Sailor as he attempts to maneuver a 20,000-pound forklift, commonly referred to as Big John, through an obstacle course in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Training is held periodically to ensure Sailors are qualified on the proper way to maneuver Big John. Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is operating in the 5th Fleet area of operations conducting maritime operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeffery J. Gabriel Jr. (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
July 25, 2007
Photographer
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeffery J. Gabriel Jr.
Caption Writer
LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
LHD 6
Other Visible Equipment
Not available
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Inside the hangar bay