PHOTO: The III MEF Marines posted this photo of the recovery effort on Facebook. (Facebook: III MEF Marines)
ABC News Online: What do we know about the US Marine Corps Osprey crash?
Three US marines are presumed dead after a military Osprey aircraft crashed off the coast of Queensland on Saturday.
Here's what we know about the crash:
When did it happen?
The MV-22 Osprey crashed at 4:00pm (AEST) on Saturday.
It had launched from the USS Bonhomme Richard and was conducting "regularly scheduled operations" when it "entered the water".
An initial statement from the III Marine Expeditionary Force described the crash as "a mishap".
A search and rescue effort was launched immediately.
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More News On Saturday's Osprey Crash Off The Coast Of Australia
The Latest: US calls off search for 3 Marines off Australia -- AP
Australia sends navy ships, divers after aircraft crash, three U.S. Marines missing -- Reuters
Search for survivors of US Marine Corps Osprey crash called off as operation shifts to 'recovery' -- ABC News Online
US calls off rescue operation for missing Marines off coast of Australia -- DW
US military plane crash: search for missing crew in Queensland turns to 'recovery effort' -- The Guardian
US suspends search for missing marines off Australia coast -- BBC
Search Suspended for 3 Marines Missing After MV-22 Crash -- USNI News
Facts about the Osprey -- News.com.au
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