HMX-1 MV-22

[KBayDog]

So, the question remains, do they get the requisite 15 to make 1 over at HMX?

FIFY

 

[phrogdriver]

What the fuck are you all talking about?

 

[Harrier Dude]

Fwiw...I was promised some stick time in a Phrog, and it didn't happen. Down for maintenance.

I was promised some stick time in an Osprey, and it happened as advertised.

 

[KBayDog]

Don't have a dog in this fight ('cept for the obligatory drive-by cheap shots), but I wonder what life will be like in the gray squadrons when HMX gets head of line privileges for plopter parts.

 

[707guy]

'cept for the obligatory drive-by cheap shots

Classic....

 

[Renegade One]

That thing's gonna wreak havoc on the Rose Garden...

 

[scoolbubba]

Is the plopter replacing the H-3s for exec transport duties after the failed Great Presidential Copter acquisitions fiasco, or are they just adding a little weird to the stable?

 

[helolumpy]

...or are they just adding a little weird to the stable?

A little weird is good for the soul, isn't it??

 

[Flash]

Is the plopter replacing the H-3s for exec transport duties after the failed Great Presidential Copter acquisitions fiasco, or are they just adding a little weird to the stable?

They are replacing the Ch-46s (and CH-53s?) that support provide support (transport staffers, gear, etc.) but not the H-3 Marine One birds, those will be around for a little while longer.

 

[scoolbubba]

Rog, thanks.

 

[jmcquate]

At least the OCS and TBS dudes will get schlept around in plopters.

 

[phrogpilot73]

They are replacing the Ch-46s (and CH-53s?) that support provide support (transport staffers, gear, etc.) but not the H-3 Marine One birds, those will be around for a little while longer.

They're only replacing the CH-46's. As long as the fleet is flying CH-53's, they'll keep 53's. Remember, they're still an operational test squadron.

 

[phrogdriver]

Are you sure about that? I think the 53 OT got shifted to VMX.

 

[JIMC5499]

I'm pretty sure that is my brother-in-law walking wing in the first picture.

 

[ea6bflyr]

Found some internal shots of the H-3 & H-60 cabin....I'm assuming the V-22 will be simular.