PLAN, USN naval helicopters carried out cross-deck landing

Helicopters from Chinese destroyer Harbin (DDG 112) and USS Mason (DDG 87) carried out cross-deck landing qualifications during a counter-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Aden Aug. 24-25.

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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary M. Keen

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