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Flight Operations, USS Benfold by Tadd Myers

Captured by acclaimed American photographer Tadd Myers, this dynamic image portrays the precision and strength of naval aviation aboard the USS Benfold (DDG-65). A Navy helicopter hovers in perfect alignment off the ship’s stern, framed by the vast expanse of the Pacific and an overcast sky that evokes both power and solitude. The photograph masterfully balances human engineering and nature’s immensity—steel, sea, and sky converging in a moment of disciplined grace.

Ideal for collectors of military, maritime, or aviation photography, this piece reflects the quiet courage and technical excellence of the U.S. Navy.