Cloud Cruising
An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 soars over the Pacific Ocean during a flight from the Philippines to Australia Nov. 8. Marines and aircraft from VMM-262, VMM-265 and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 flew approximately 4,700 miles from Okinawa, Japan to Brisbane, Australia to provide aerial support for President Barack Obama and Marine Helicopter Squadron One during the G20 Summit. When paired with the KC-130J, the Osprey is able to provide assault support to any location in the 105 million square miles that comprise the Marine Forces Pacific area of responsibility.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Dyer/Released). Original public domain image from Flickr