Ospreys over Helmand

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Following on my first Afghan topic from late last year [http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38829&p=385629&hilit=Afghanistan#p385629] I thought I would post some of the Marine Corps rotary-wing assets involved in Operation Enduring Freedom. These MV-22s were assigned to VMM-264 'Black Knights' normally based at MCAS New River in North Carolina. The Ospreys were impressive to see, but despite their capabilities, Helmand isn't really big enough to get the best use out of them and they suffer a fair bit in the heat and the dust. Nonetheless, it was a great experience meet the crews, do interviews and as you can see some good access for snapping, especially at night.

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Stunning but that last shot is something else :cool: :rock: :clap:
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Well that's Picture of the Week sorted!
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All good shots Mr O ,but the last is a bit nice !!

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A fine collection of shots, but that last one steals the show!

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That last one is something special. best of the year so far for me! :clap:

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Loverly set but that last one stands out a mile!!!!!

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Superb stuff - last one, as others have said, is a corker.

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LN Strike Eagle wrote:Ace signature too - Peep Show fan I take it!? :grin:


It keeps me amused Dan! :grin:
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Yum yum Tony!!

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Superb stuff, Mr. O.
I'm a bit bloody jealous of those air to air shots.
The last night shot is just fantastic.

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They will do Tony :clap: Last image for POTW and an idea for Phil in a year or so!

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Another vote for the last one. A fine set of pictures, thanks for sharing. :smile:
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TonyO wrote:
LN Strike Eagle wrote:Ace signature too - Peep Show fan I take it!? :grin:


It keeps me amused Dan! :grin:

You and I both, Peep Show is such a great program!

Excellent photos though, that last one is just something else!

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It just has to be the last shot! However, the whole set is splendid!
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Superb stuff Mr.O

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What a stunning set of shots, but the last one is the pick of the bunch! Wow. :clap: :clap:
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Very nice Tony
Last one for me!
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Rather nice set Tony, add my vote on the last shot for POTW.

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Excellent set, not wanting to join the sheep but that last shot, wow!

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Absolutley amazing, crikey, I hope to get as good as this one day, brilliant shots

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Really great shots of a very special bird - congrats ;o)
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Had to log in and comment on these. Superb set Swiss, great to see some quality shots from downrange.

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I'd love to go there someday...Gunner shot for me - great!

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Great images! Especially the last one. Nice to see them in the air, unlike the ones at Kandahar.
Peep show quote is quality also.

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