MV-22Bs flying over Iraq and Syria on weekly basis for TRAP missions

A senior U.S. Marine Corps officer says two MV-22Bs are flying over Iraq and Syria on an almost weekly basis to rescue downed aircrews if necessary.

By Cpl. Tony Simmons via Wikimedia Commons

Col. Jay Bargeron told reporters that a platoon of Marines will split up and board the two Ospreys in a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) mission. The tilt-rotors are supported by a KC-130 tanker.

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