As part of this VERTREP exercise, two US Marines prepare to attach a load of ordinance to the bottom of this MH-60S, prior to it being delivered to the USS Boxer sitting offshore.
Wearing a heritage scheme representing the HU-2 aircraft of Lt. (j.g). John Thornton (Navy Cross) circa 1950, this Knighthawk is on static display at the Centennial of Naval Aviation Kick-off event.
HSC-3 "Merlins" based out of NAS North Island Painted up as an aircraft Lt. j.g. John Thornton flew during the Korean War recipient of Navy Cross, assigned to HU-2 Circa 1950. Naval Aviation Centennial Kick Off Event NAS North Island.