11/18/2014: An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 “Greyhawks” flies after a troop-movement flight with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 over Southern California, Aug. 20.
The squadron supported the logistics unit’s movement from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., to the airport for a mountain training exercise.
The flight doubled as a familiarization flight for both units who are slated to work together during their upcoming deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Credit:Marine Corps Air Station Miramar / 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing:8/20/14
- In the second photo, Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 disembark from an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 “Greyhawks” after a flight to Bryant Field Airport in Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 20.
- In the third photo, Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 prepare for take off in an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 “Greyhawks,” before a flight to Bryant Field Airport in Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 20.Pilots used the added weight for familiarization when flying at higher altitudes. This allowed them to get a better feel for how their aircraft would maneuver and handle with extra weight.
- In the final photo, Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 “Greyhawks” for a flight to Bryant Field Airport in Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 20