A Marine CH-53 Super Stallion crew chief with VMM-365, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit walks across the tarmac of Port-au-Prince Airport in the Republic of Haiti after Marines and sailors offload supplies in preparation for a survey mission of potential beach landing sites and airfields for upcoming humanitarian and disaster relief operations to assist the Republic of Haiti following Hurricane Matthew, a Category IV storm that passed through the area causing flooding, destroying vital infrastructure within the country and displacing Haitian local nationals. A helicopter crew chief continuously inspects the aircraft and surrounding area for safety concerns and ensures all passengers and gear are transported safely during flight operations.
Date Taken: | 10.09.2016 |
Date Posted: | 10.09.2016 23:58 |
Photo ID: | 2908771 |
VIRIN: | 161009-M-MK762-859 |
Resolution: | 3126x2084 |
Size: | 3.4 MB |
Location: | PORT AU PRINCE, HT |
Web Views: | 245 |
Downloads: | 13 |
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