MV-22B Osprey is a twin-engine tiltrotor aircraft developed by Bell Helicopter and Boeing for U.S. military service. On June 17, 2017, a crew chief from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) prepared to release a wooden pallet from the rear exit as a target during aerial gunnery training while embarked aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). The archival photograph records training activities supporting the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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