Mv-22b 6737 Vmm-261
by Arthur Eggers
Title
Mv-22b 6737 Vmm-261
Artist
Arthur Eggers
Medium
Digital Art - Color Print
Description
Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron (HMR) 261, the "Raging Bulls", was activated on 5 April, 1951 at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. Throughout its history, the squadron has carried the tail code of "EM" on its aircraft. In 1954, the squadron moved from MCAS Cherry Point to its current home, MCAS New River, North Carolina. On 11 April 2008 HMM-261 was redesignated as VMM-261. In August 2008 the squadron prepared for its first MV-22 Osprey. VMM-261 conducted the first operational flight on 23 October. On November 5th the main body of VMM-261 departed for Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. VMM-261 deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. It marked the first deployment of the MV-22 Osprey to Afghanistan and in early December the squadron supported their first major combat operation when they lifted troops and supplies in support of Operation Cobra's Anger. Limited Edition Color Prints. Signed and Numbered by the Artist.
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October 30th, 2011
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