Interview with Lt. Col. David Bachta

Credit: Lance Cpl. Chelsi Woodman | Date Taken: 01/15/2021
Interview with Lt. Col. David Batcha, the lead operational test director for Marine Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2021. The CH-53K "King Stallion" was flown after being solely maintained and brought to readiness by Marines prior to flight. The "King Stallion" will replace the CH-53E "Super Stallion" which has served the Marine Corps for four decades and will continue providing long-range and heavy-lift capabilities as the newest addition to the Marine Corps Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Chelsi Woodman)