U.S Military Biggest Helicopter CH-53E Super Stallion Recovers AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter

A CH-53E Super Stallion heavy lifter helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, a UH-1Y Venom aircraft with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 and Marines from the 3rd Marine Logistics Group execute a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel Mission, recovering an AH-1Z Viper helicopter from W-174 Joint Okinawa Training Range Complex on Feb. 11, 2019. The complex is located on Idesuna Jima, an uninhabited island off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. TRAP, a unique capability of the Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, demonstrates 1st Marine Aircraft Wing’s ability to provide a relevant, robust, and flexible capability when conducting personnel and aircraft recovery. #Helicopter #Military #Aircraft Credit: Cpl. Alexia Lythos and Cpl. Dakota Heathwarr
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