Registration / Serial:165247
Military Code:MS-485
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-65
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-65 (H-53)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
C/n (msn):65641
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:HMH-769
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Edwards AFB Open House 1999
Photo Date:10 October 1999
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:642947Submit Correction
View count: 276
This giant is a former Sikorsky test airframe, used as such in 1995 to mid-1996. It was then delivered to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 769 '"Titan". The reserve squadron was based at Edwards and fell under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 46 (MAG-46) and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW). HMH-769 was deactivated on 2 August 2008.
Registration / Serial:165247
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
C/n (msn):65641
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 October 1999
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165247
Military Code:MS-485
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-65
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-65 (H-53)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
C/n (msn):65641
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:HMH-769
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Edwards AFB Open House 1999
Photo Date:10 October 1999
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:642947Submit Correction
View count: 276
This giant is a former Sikorsky test airframe, used as such in 1995 to mid-1996. It was then delivered to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 769 '"Titan". The reserve squadron was based at Edwards and fell under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 46 (MAG-46) and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW). HMH-769 was deactivated on 2 August 2008.
Registration / Serial:165247
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
C/n (msn):65641
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:10 October 1999
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact