The image is a black and white photograph of a helicopter on the deck of an aircraft carrier. The helicopter is in the center of the image, with its rotors spinning and its landing gear down. The sky is cloudy and the horizon is visible in the background. The image is taken from a low angle, looking up at the helicopter as it prepares to take off from the deck. The deck of the aircraft carrier is visible on the right side of the frame, with a railing on the left side. The overall mood of the photograph is somber and desolate.