Friday, June 18, 2010
Back in Time (BIT): Fleet Week 2010
The USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is a “Wasp-class” amphibious assault ship. The ship's motto, "Uncommon Valor," is based on Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz's words when he spoke of Sailors and Marines who fought at Iwo Jima in World War II: “Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.”
The USS Iwo Jima also carries a mix of 30 helicopters and 6–8 AV/ 8B Harrier I planes, my favorite. I love the Harrier because of its vertical/short takeoff and landing. You will see in the photos that I went through every inch of the Harrier, making sure that it is ready to fly.
Photo credit HERE.
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