MV-22 Osprey

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Patuxent River, Md. (Aug. 2, 2005) – A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Naval Air System Command’s (NAVAIR’s) V-22 Integrated Test Team (ITT), takes flight from Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., for a routine training mission. The MV-22 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 CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters currently in service. U.S. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain (RELEASED)