External Lift
000815-M-6312K-001 (USS SAIPAN, Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 15, 2000) A CH-53E Super Stallion, piloted by Captain Michael Magee, Blue Bell Penn. native, from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (HMM-264), returns a water bull after flying a few laps around the ship. Pilots from HMM-264 must maintain certain flight qualifications during the deployment to maintain flight status. Official USMC photo by Sgt Brook R. Kelsey.