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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
US Navy Aircrewman repelling from a MH-60 Helicopter holding a flag over Washington coast.

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Search and Rescue team were practicing for a demonstration for "Hydro for Heroes" where an Aircrewman repelled out of their search and rescue helicopter while flying a flag as a way to demonstrate some of their skills.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 09.2023
Photo Location: Oak Harbor, Washington, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7SM3
Copyright: © Jacquelin Frost