CV-22s complete first operational deployment (2)
A Malian soldier takes a defensive position while an Air Force Special Operations Command CV-22 Osprey departs a landing zone as part of a drill for Exercise Flintlock in Bamako, Mali.U.S. Air Force photo
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CV-22s complete first operational deployment
An Airman from the 1st Special Operations Helicopter Maintenance Squadron works atop a CV-22 Osprey under the African sun in Bamako, Mali. The CV-22s conducted their first operational deployment as part of Exercise Flintlock, a training designed build capacity among Trans-Saharan nations so that they may more effectively address issues which threaten peace, stability and security.U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Lauren Johnson
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A CV-22 Osprey and an MH-53 Pave Low fly over a coastline
A CV-22 Osprey and an MH-53 Pave Low fly over the coastline Aug. 20 near Hurlburt Field, Fla. The CV-22 will take over Air Force Special Operations Command helicopter missions when the MH-53 retires in October.U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter
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A V-22 Osprey is refueled before a night mission in central Iraq
080202-N-9643K-008 CENTRAL IRAQ (Feb. 2, 2008) A V-22 Osprey is refueled before a night mission in central Iraq.U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane
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An MV-22 Osprey lands aboard the USS Nassau (LHA 4)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 29, 2007) - Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler Ricardo Zaldana, observes the landing of an MV-22 Osprey aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). USS Nassau is currently on a scheduled underway, that tested various aspects of the ships combat readiness.U.S. Navy photo by Airman Michael Minkler
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A CV-22 Osprey sits on display at the U.S. Air Force Academy
A CV-22 Osprey sits on display at the U.S. Air Force Academy May 11. Cadets in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering's High-Performance Computing Research Center contributed to making this aircraft an operational reality through their research in computational fluid dynamics. The famed Academy chapel is in the background.U.S. Air Force photo/Joel Strayer
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A CV-22 fly-over during Aviation Nation 2006
A CV-22 Osprey performs a fly-over during Aviation Nation 2006 Nov. 12 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aviation Nation has been called one of the most diverse, entertaining and well run air shows in America, and was held Nov. 11 and 12.U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald
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CV-22 Osprey flyover at Air Force Memorial
A CV-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft flies lands at the Pentagon Oct. 13 in Arlington, Va. Aircraft including the CV-22 are landing at the Pentagon south parking lot and will be on display during the Air Force open house for the opening ceremonies of the Air Force Memorial Oct. 14.U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Gary R. Coppage
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Pilots thrilled by CV-22 capabilities
A CV-22 Osprey lands at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 5 after flying an air-refueling mission. This versatile, self-deployable aircraft offers increased speed and range over other rotary-wing aircraft and can perform missions that normally would require both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo Jr.
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A CV-22 Over New Mexico
A CV-22 Osprey flies an air-refueling mission Oct. 5 over New Mexico. The CV-22 adds new capability and fills a long-standing U.S. Special Operations Command requirement to conduct long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions during night operations.U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo Jr.
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