Remarkable Images Of The V-22 Osprey

A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey prepares for take off in support of Emerald Warrior Feb. 27, 2017 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise where joint special operations forces train to engage threats across the spectrum of conflict.

A U.S. Air Force Boeing V-22 Osprey prepares for take off in support of Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla. These V-22 Osprey images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

A U.S. Air Force crew chief with the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performs final checks on a CV-22 Osprey Feb. 27, 2017 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The CV-22 flew in support of Emerald Warrior 2017, a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise where joint special operations forces train to engage threats across the spectrum of conflict.

A U.S. Air Force crew chief with the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performs final checks on a CV-22 Osprey at Hurlburt Field, Fla.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey departs the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) after recieving vehicles for transport, May 5, 2016. The vehicles were loaded to support a theater security cooperation event as a part of a MEU readiness exercise.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey departs the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) after recieving vehicles for transport.

A Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey lands at Riverfront Park in Nashville. Tenn., on Sept. 6, 2016, as part of Marine Week. The equipment will be set up as static displays at Riverfront Park for access to the general public throughout the week. Marine Week is the Marine Corps’ largest annual community outreach project and this year marks the seventh year of the event.

A Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey lands at Riverfront Park in Nashville. Tenn., as part of Marine Week.

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) landed an M V-22B Osprey onto the flight deck of the USS San Antonio (LPD-17), April 16, 2016. The 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron Six (PHIBRON-6) are underway for Amphibious Ready Group/MEU exercises.

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) landed a M V-22B Osprey onto the flight deck of the USS San Antonio (LPD-17). These V-22 Osprey images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

Maintainers with the 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft for an aerial and ground demonstration over the U.S. Air Force Academy Nov. 10, 2015, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The flyover and demonstration celebrated Veterans Day with future leaders of the U.S. Air Force.

Maintainers with the 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft for an aerial and ground demonstration over the U.S. Air Force Academy.

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, is staged on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. VMM-266 supported Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, and 2nd Battalion 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, by providing air transportation so they could conduct fast-rope training.

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, is staged on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C.

Aircrew with the 20th Special Operations Squadron and combat controllers with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron execute an aerial and ground demonstration for U.S. Air Force Academy cadets Nov. 10, 2015, at Colorado Springs, Colo. The flyover and demonstration celebrated Veterans Day with future leaders of the U.S. Air Force.

Aircrew with the 20th Special Operations Squadron and combat controllers with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron execute an aerial and ground demonstration for U.S. Air Force Academy cadets. These V-22 Osprey images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey parks on the flightline before being prepped for night operations during Emerald Warrior 2017 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 27, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint special operations forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict.

A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey parks on the flightline before being prepped for night operations during Emerald Warrior 2017 at Hurlburt Field, Fla.

Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22) perform required maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey aboard the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), July 25, 2014. For every flight hour logged, VMX-22 mechanics have mandated maintenance hours before an aircraft can be cleared for flight. VMX-22 is currently serving in direct support of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South for the ship’s maiden transit, America Visits the Americas." America is the first of the America-class amphibious assault ships, which represents the Navy-Marine Corps’ emphasis on increasing the aviation capacity of future big-deck amphibious assault ships capable of accommodating the next generation rotary wing and V/STOL (vertical/ short takeoff and landing) aircraft such as the MV-22 Osprey and the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. The ship is scheduled to be commissioned in San Francisco, Oct. 11.

Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22) perform required maintenance on a MV-22 Osprey aboard the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator from the 8th Special Operations Squadron inspects a CV-22 Osprey during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 7, 2017. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise during which joint special operations forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict.

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator from the 8th Special Operations Squadron inspects a CV-22 Osprey during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Fla.

A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, takes off from the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility on her maiden transit, “America Visits the Americas”. America is the first ship of its class, replacing the Tarawa-class of amphibious assault ships. As the next generation “big-deck” amphibious assault ship, America is optimized for aviation, capable of supporting current and future aircraft such as the Osprey and F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. The ship is scheduled to be ceremoniously commissioned Oct. 11 in San Francisco.

A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, takes off from the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). These V-22 Osprey images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

Two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron make their approach for a tiltrotor air-to-air refueling with an MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned the 15th SOS over the Gulf of Mexico, Nov. 17, 2016. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visited with Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commandos, participated in a Joint Assault Force with Special Tactics teams and flew on a CV-22 during his visit to Hurlburt Field, Fla.

Two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron make their approach for a tiltrotor air-to-air refueling with an MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned the 15th SOS over the Gulf of Mexico.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment form defensive strategies after disembarking from two V-22 Ospreys during a platoon attack training event at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2016. The unit conducts this training multiple times a month to maintain tactical maneuverability expertise for upcoming deployments.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment form defensive strategies after disembarking from two V-22 Ospreys during a platoon attack training event at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, departs Desert Scimitar 2015 (DS15), flying above Las Vegas, Nevada, April 11, 2015. DS15 is a combined arms exercise that allows units to maintain readiness and meet current and future real-world demands.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, departs Desert Scimitar 2015 (DS15), flying above Las Vegas, Nevada.

U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, move an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft to a dock on Naval Air Station North Island, July 12, 2013. Staging the Ospreys completes the second phase of planning for their shipment to Okinawa.

U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, move an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft to a dock on Naval Air Station North Island. These V-22 Osprey images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

A MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The V-22 Osprey is being tested, evaluated and is slated to be the replacement for the C-2Q Greyhound as the singular logistics platform on an aircraft carrier for future carrier on-board delivery operations.

A MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

V22-Ospreys were utilized to insert Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, for the company’s raid as part of Steel Knight 17 in Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 7, 2016. Steel Knight is an annual exercise led by the 1st Marine Division that spans the Western United States and California coast.

V22-Ospreys were utilized to insert Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, for the company’s raid as part of Steel Knight 17 in Yuma, Arizona.

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, work on a MV-22B Osprey at Clark Air Base in the Philippines in preparation for Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, July 30, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and armed forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region.

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, work on a MV-22B Osprey.

A CV-22 Osprey sits on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 13, 2014. The Osprey can conduct long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces.

A CV-22 Osprey sits on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Fla. These V-22 Osprey images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

A U.S. Marines Corps V-22 Osprey flies over head on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 23, 2014. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and Combat Logistics Regiment 27 trained together to maintain operational readiness standards by conducting cargo and personnel aerial deliveries.

A U.S. Marines Corps V-22 Osprey flies over head on Camp Lejeune, N.C.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, load water and meals onto a V-22 Osprey at the U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 2, 2015. MWTC trains Marines across the warfighting functions for operations in mountainous, high altitude, and cold weather environments in order to enhance a unit's ability to shoot, move, communicate, sustain, and survive in mountainous regions of the world.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, load water and meals onto a V-22 Osprey.

A V-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit makes its final approach for landing on the island of Crete for a stopover. Marines of the 24th MEU are assigned to the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group on a six-month deployment.

A V-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit makes its final approach for landing on the island of Crete for a stopover. You might also like spectacular images of the Boeing CH-47 chinook helicopter. See all military aircraft images.