| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 168280 |
| Military Code: | 01 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey (901) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey (901) |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell-Boeing MV-22B Osprey |
| C/n (msn): | D0197 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | HMX-1 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Washington / Thomas-Jefferson Memorial [ Off-Airport ] |
| Region / Country: | District of Columbia, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 751114 |
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168280 from FY2011 is the first presidential Osprey (LRIP Lot 15). It flew first on 23 Jan'13 and was delivered to Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMX) ONE 'the Nighthawks' on 3 May'13. The Marine One Osprey's replaced a small number of CH-46 and CH-53s within HMX-1 and are used as support aircraft. They lack the white paint at the top of the fuselage (thus the nickname "white tops") that the VIP transport helicopters have. On 11 Aug'13 two MV-22Bs made their presidential debut ferrying Secret Service agents, White House staff, and members of the media from CGAS Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard (MA). This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 November 2024, and has since been viewed 392 times. |