U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, take off in an MV-22B Osprey from the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide (LO1) as part of deck landing qualifications during a Wet and Dry Exercise Rehearsal, in the Arafura Sea, June 4, 2024. Marines and Sailors embarked on HMAS Adelaide (L01) alongside their Australian Allies to participate in WADER, transiting from Darwin to Townsville from June 2-20, 2024. During WADER, elements from the MRF-D Marine Air-Ground Task Force will conduct MV-22B Osprey deck landing qualifications, a live-fire deck shoot, medical subject matter expert exchanges, enhance amphibious fires, command and control, and initiate a ship-to-shore movement in order to set conditions for future operational tasking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)
Date Taken: | 06.04.2024 |
Date Posted: | 06.06.2024 22:21 |
Photo ID: | 8456223 |
VIRIN: | 240604-M-QM580-1850 |
Resolution: | 9504x6336 |
Size: | 43.05 MB |
Location: | ARAFURA SEA |
Web Views: | 26 |
Downloads: | 3 |
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