A USMC CH-35E "Sea Stallion" helicopter flies over the Neuse River on its way from Cherry Point Marine Corps station to the BT-11 target zone on Piney Island at the mouth of the Neuse River
These are new birds in the neighborhood skies... Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 366 recently moved to the U.S. Marine Corps station at Cherry Ridge, about 12 miles up the Neuse River from Oriental.
HMH-366 aircrews flies CH-53E Super Stallions, the Marines' "heavy haulers." The unit has been relocated to Cherry Point from reserve unit locations around the country.
According to the Federation of American Scientists, the CH-35E :
"...is designed for the transportation of equipment, supplies and personnel during the assault phase of an amphibious operation and subsequent operations ashore.-30-
"Capable of both internal and external transport of supplies, the CH-53E is shipboard compatible and capable of operation in adverse weather conditions both day and night.
"... The twin-engine helicopter is capable of lifting 7 tons (6.35 metric tons)
"... The helicopter will carry 37 passengers in its normal configuration and 55 passengers with centerline seats installed."
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