Military Helicopter News

From Vietnam to Afghanistan – End of era for icon of Marine aviation

Tuesday, 21 August 2012 12:00

Source: Regional Command Southwest

First deployed during the Vietnam War, the CH-53D helicopter made its final flight in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 16.

For the “Ugly Angels” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), being a part of the final flight that ended a legacy in Marine aviation came with mixed emotions.

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VMM-266 demonstrates Osprey to Japanese government officials

Tuesday, 21 August 2012 06:03

Source: Marine Corps Air Station New River

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Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 showcased the MV-22B Ospreys for the Japanese Ministry of Defense, Aug. 3.

The Marine Corps plans to bring Ospreys to Okinawa, Japan, in the future. However, before that happens, the Marine Corps wanted to demonstrate the aircraft to the Japanese officials.

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Olympic Torch Bearer Rescues Sailor in Cornish Storm

Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:32

Source: Royal Navy

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One of the men who carried the Olympic Torch at the start of its UK journey has saved an injured sailor in high seas off Cornwall.

A team of Royal Navy aviators, including Olympic torch-bearer Corporal Justin Morgan, have carried out a dramatic night-time rescue.

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V-22 supports Harry S. Truman flight deck certification

Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:27

Source: NAVAIR

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When a V-22 Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 landed for the first time on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) on July 19, it highlighted another in a series of firsts for the unique tilt-rotor aircraft that has become an integral part of the U.S. naval forces.

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Afghan, coalition service members die in ISAF helicopter crash

Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:24

Source: ISAF

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An ISAF helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan today. The crash resulted in the deaths of four International Security Assistance Force service members, three United States Forces-Afghanistan service members, three members of the Afghan National Security Forces, and one Afghan civilian interpreter.

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Air Guard helicopter crews join California wildfire fight

Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:24

Source: Air Force

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Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing have been demonstrating their dynamic life saving capabilities by fighting fires in California since Sunday.

Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters and aircrews are battling the Jawbone Complex Fire in Kern County, Calif. outside Bakersfield in Southern California. The aircrews are currently based out of the Tehachapi Municipal Airport in Tehachapi, Calif.