There has been some confusion over the identity of the two S.58 variants in the Indonesian AF Museum, both H-5802 and H-3404 being quoted as c/n 58.1173 in various places. However, a photo exists of the instrument panel of H-5802 clearly showing BuNo 148060, confirming that this helicopter is indeed 1173. It was acquired after service with the SVNAF and has been preserved since 1985, much of the time inside.

An Indonesian air force Sikorsky S-58, alive and kicking! The old horse seemed to be based here as a base rescue helicopter.

Ejecting from a Hawk jet over the Sumatran jungle could seriously ruin your day, and I suppose this is why this helo was still going strong at Pekanbaru airbase.

Boy, was I excited to see this one!