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Ospreys Transferred to Afghanistan(0)
November 6, 2009
Video of MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, taking off in three waves from the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The aircraft were flown to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, where they will be transferred to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 and used in support of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. This is the first time the aircraft will be used in Afghanistan. The 22nd MEU is serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command.
CV-22 Osprey Film Shoots Footage, Part 2
Video of prime cuts from the CODEL and Emerald Warrior film shoots. Scenes include personnel inside the aircraft preparing for fast roping, the Osprey hovering while the troops fast rope from the craft, a night vision view of the Osprey personnel deploying from the craft on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
CV-22 Osprey Film Shoots Footage, Part 1
Video of prime cuts from the CODEL and Emerald Warrior film shoots. Scenes include the Osprey taking off, in flight, landing, flight line personnel working, and fast roping.
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