Osprey ready for landing on board LHD-01

ATLANTIC OCEAN (January 31, 2012)- An MV-22 Osprey lands on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during the initial phase of Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise will take place 30 Jan - 12 Feb, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina.