Thursday, September 13, 2012

RECENT U.S. NAVY PHOTOS: SINKING THE CORONADO, COBRA HELICOPTER TAKEOFF






FROM:  U.S. NAVY
Aviation boatswain's mates direct the takeoff of an AH-1W Cobra helicopter during flight operations aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) . The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is participating in a certification exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell (Released) 120913-N-KB563-307






The forward deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) launches a Harpoon missile from the aft missile deck. Cowpens is participating in a live-fire exercise as part of Valiant Shield 2012. The live-fire event sank the ex-USS Coronado (AGF-11). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly (Released) 120912-N-TX154-175

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