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GEORGE CURTIS
04-27-2004, 20:22
PhotoID: 2004425224442
Submitted by: 3d Marine Aircraft Wing
Operation/Exercise/Event:
Operation Iraqi Freedom II


Caption:
A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lifts an external cargo load to a forward operating base in Western Iraq, April 20. The helicopter used a dual point hook system to provide stability to the load and protect the helicopter from the sway of the load during flight.
Photo by: Sgt. Nathan K. LaForte