A Tiltrotor Squadron in Afghanistan
Scenes of a Marine unit flying the incredible, versatile Osprey.
- By Rebecca Maksel
- AirSpaceMag.com, March 15, 2010
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An Osprey idles at a combat outpost in southern Afghanistan. “Although distorted due to the extreme wide angle view from the lens,” says Darack, “you can really get an idea of just how tight of a space in which an Osprey can land. Notice the river rock on which it sits.”
“The dust gets everywhere,” says Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Bianca, commanding officer of VMM-261. “And this dust is different than the sand we saw in Iraq or while training back in the States. The Marines call it ‘moon dust,’ and it is as fine as talcum powder.”
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Comments (4)
Lovely picture. Could I purchase a copy? EDITORS' REPLY: We do not sell copies of photographs. You would need to buy one from the photographer directly. Most photographers have websites or agencies that can be found easily through a Web search.
Posted by Elizabeth Freeman on March 17,2010 | 10:41 PM
I would like to see more pictures of VMM261 squadron--maybe we can see our marine.Thank you all for what you are doing. God bless and take care.
Posted by RUBEN PIMENTEL on March 22,2010 | 05:44 PM
As a Naval Aviator w/ seaplane, carrier attack (A-1)&mucho combat time in helicopter gunships + command of a squadron & aircraft carrier, I fail to understand why NAVAIR size~ selected the V-22 to emulate an H-46 sized capacity vice the larger H-47 or H-53 heavy lift capabilities. Troop support capability suffers from the meager load capabilities of this aircraft. (Love the concept & flexibility but it begs for a weapons capability to also support the Troops.) ~ww~
Posted by Warrior Wes on March 24,2010 | 06:10 PM
I was an Air Force weather observer at Ft Huachuca AZ in 1982 when the Osprey was being flight tested. It was amazing to see it in operation.
Posted by Michael C. Gahagan on November 26,2011 | 01:53 AM