Boeing Vertol, CH-46E, Sea Knight, 154005, United Stat…

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Amazing that this particular helicopter was already built on 09 Oct 1967 in Morton, PA. All of its career, the Sea Knight have been in service with the U.S. Marine Corps, it is truly Semper Fidelis! Assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163) based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, the squadron is nicknamed "Ridge Runners". The engagement of this squadron founded in December 1951 goes back to the Vietnam War (the Battle of A Shau) and includes the campaigns Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Currently the squadron is commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Joseph P. Levreault (USMC). Parked on the flightdeck of the USS Boxer (LHD 4), a Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship of the United States Navy (USN), docked at Ocean Terminal during a port visit to Hong Kong before returning to its home port in San Diego, California. This photo can also be seen here: www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Marines/Boeing-Vertol-CH-46