MK-105 Magnetic Influence Minesweeping Systems are towed behind two MH-53E Sea Dragons assigned to Helicopter Mine Counter Measure Squadron One Five (HM-15).
Summary
Persian Gulf (Sep. 17, 2006) MK-105 Magnetic Influence Minesweeping Systems are towed behind two MH-53E Sea Dragons assigned to Helicopter Mine Counter Measure Squadron One Five (HM-15). The MK-105 Magnetic Influence Minesweeping System is a high-speed catamaran hydrofoil platform also known as a "sled." The amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) and HM-15 conducted a Mine Countermeasure exercise in the Persian Arabian. Saipan is currently on deployment conducting maritime security operations (MSO) in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick W. Mullen III File# 060917-N-8547M-036
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Date
17/09/2006 - 17/09/2006
Location
Persian Gulf
Source
U.S. NAVY
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Public Domain