U.S. Navy LCAC Makes Surprise Landing Near Myrtle Beach

 

Maritime Executive: Video: U.S. Navy LCAC Makes Surprise Landing Near Myrtle Beach  

Local residents and media outlets were surprised to see a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) come ashore on a public beach in Cherry Grove, South Carolina on Thursday morning. 

The deafening arrival of a 180-ton, turbine-powered hovercraft surprised onlookers as the LCAC transited slowly through the surf zone and turned at an angle to the beach. 

Photos taken after its arrival show its forward ramp lowered for cargo operations and a small skiploader leveling the sand in front. 

Police lines appear to have been set up later, after the craft startled beachgoers with its sudden appearance.   

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Update #1: LOOK: Navy hovercraft comes ashore in Cherry Grove area (WMBF) 

Update #2: North Myrtle Beach sees Navy resupply ship arrival as Chinese balloon recovery continues (Aol.com/SUN News)  

WNU Editor: The US Navy hovercraft came ashoe to pick up supplies.