Say what you may about the Osprey, but I'm surprised more people aren't talking more about its excellent performance in the Libya F-15 pilot rescue. Supported by Harriers, the V-22 made the 130nm round trip to recover one of the pilots in 90 minutes. On notice, they were airborne in 30 minutes from the Kearsarge for a recovery 2 hours from first notice.
One article: http://www.air-attack.com/news/article/4430/03-23-2011-Harriers-Ospreys-and-Super-Stallions-used-in-rescue-mission-of-downed-pilot-in-Libya.html
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