@ General William J. Fox Airfield, Lancaster, CA
March 2018
A Miramar-based USMC Osprey in the midst of its flight demonstration at the Los Angeles County Airshow. The Marines have been operational with the MV-22 since June 2007, replacing the Boeing CH-46 Sea Knight which will be retired by 2019. A total of 360 MV-22 aircraft is planned for the USMC fleet. The V-22’s speed and range enable personnel and cargo to be transported faster and farther than is possible with legacy helicopters. Nikon D7100 w/18-200mm.
