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Subject: V-22 Rescue
reefdiver    3/26/2011 11:00:32 AM
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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mabie       3/28/2011 11:48:57 PM

 
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mabie       3/28/2011 11:51:38 PM
They could have done it faster if they did not have to accommodate the slower Super Stallions carrying a bunch of US Marines.




 
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