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An MV-22 Osprey prepares for take off for a night low-altitude training mission Antonio Bautista Air Base in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Jan. 24, 2013. The crew, which is conducting day and night low-altitude training, is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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An MV-22 Osprey prepares for take off for a night low-altitude training mission Antonio Bautista Air Base in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Jan. 24, 2013. The crew, which is conducting day and night low-altitude training, is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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