Italian AV-8B returns home with help from USS Kearsarge

An Italian Navy AV-8B flew back to its home base from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) after spending three years in the United States for maintenance.

USS Kearsarge operations
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryre Arciaga

Lt. Cosimo Manica, a Marina Militare pilot who is currently assigned to VMA-231, help complete the journey on Oct. 21.

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