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Published: 2008-12-25 15:16:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 669; Favourites: 3; Downloads: 19
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Description (Nov. 12, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Julio Molina, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 5 embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), prepares to hoist a Norwegian man during a search and rescue medical evacuation from the ocean-going tug SVC Tanux II. Kearsarge launched a search-and-rescue aircraft in response to an emergency medical distress call. The victim was transported to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released)
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Comments: 5

Warhammer89 [2009-01-01 20:22:52 +0000 UTC]

The perspective is terrific, and composition great too - sespecially considering you were probably hanging out of a helicopter!

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erikbarker In reply to Warhammer89 [2009-01-02 23:28:08 +0000 UTC]

LOL thank you very much

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CopilotWilly [2008-12-29 21:43:40 +0000 UTC]

I absolutely love this shot. The color. The intensity of the moment. Terrific

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erikbarker In reply to CopilotWilly [2008-12-29 21:54:57 +0000 UTC]

LOL that was an intense moment indeed. It is very difficult to shoot with a D2X up there.

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CopilotWilly In reply to erikbarker [2008-12-29 22:17:25 +0000 UTC]

Haha I can imagine! As great a camera that is, it's a bit bulky to be operating in such tight and precise conditions. I could see the whole height factor getting to you as well. haha

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