An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, attached to the “Knight Riders” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).  

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Phillips/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier about to land on Kearsarge as an MV-22B Osprey prepares to launch

original image by US Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse Monford (via fiorenn)

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