70 results found
Registration / Serial:9603
Military Code:603
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):5130
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:West Chester - Brandywine (OQN)Map
Region / Country:Pennsylvania, United States
Collection:American Helicopter Museum and Education Center
Photo Date:11 October 2024
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:776883Submit Correction
View count: 53
Registration / Serial:9603
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):5130
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:West Chester - Brandywine (OQN)Map
Region / Country:Pennsylvania, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2024
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Registration / Serial:9603
Military Code:603
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):5130
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:West Chester - Brandywine (OQN)Map
Region / Country:Pennsylvania, United States
Collection:American Helicopter Museum and Education Center
Photo Date:11 October 2024
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Photo ID:776883Submit Correction
View count: 53
Registration / Serial:9603
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):5130
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:West Chester - Brandywine (OQN)Map
Region / Country:Pennsylvania, United States
Photo Date:11 October 2024
Photo by:J. RoyContact
Registration / Serial:1235
Alternate Serial:235
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Sikorsky
C/n (msn):51214
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:766861Submit Correction
View count: 40
This Dragonfly was delivered to the USCG as 235 in 1946 and was based at Salem, MA. In 1951 the serial numbering was revised to 1235 and 10 years later it was sold as N4927E, but entered the NMNA in 1983
Registration / Serial:1235
Alternate Serial:235
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
C/n (msn):51214
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:1235
Alternate Serial:235
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Sikorsky
C/n (msn):51214
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:766861Submit Correction
View count: 40
This Dragonfly was delivered to the USCG as 235 in 1946 and was based at Salem, MA. In 1951 the serial numbering was revised to 1235 and 10 years later it was sold as N4927E, but entered the NMNA in 1983
Registration / Serial:1235
Alternate Serial:235
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
C/n (msn):51214
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:9604
Military Code:OU-604
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-109
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730190Submit Correction
View count: 213
DND photo. Operated by Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
Registration / Serial:9604
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-109
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9604
Military Code:OU-604
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-109
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730190Submit Correction
View count: 213
DND photo. Operated by Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
Registration / Serial:9604
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-109
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9605
Military Code:OU-605
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-117
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Rivers (closed)
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730189Submit Correction
View count: 232
DND photo. Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
Registration / Serial:9605
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-117
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Rivers (closed)
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9605
Military Code:OU-605
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-117
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Rivers (closed)
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730189Submit Correction
View count: 232
DND photo. Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
Registration / Serial:9605
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-117
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Rivers (closed)
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9607
Military Code:OU-607
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51166
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown Province, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730188Submit Correction
View count: 167
DND photo. Operated by Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
Registration / Serial:9607
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51166
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown Province, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9607
Military Code:OU-607
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51166
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown Province, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730188Submit Correction
View count: 167
DND photo. Operated by Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
Registration / Serial:9607
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51166
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown Province, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9604
Military Code:OU-604
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-109
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730120Submit Correction
View count: 224
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre, Rivers, Man. DND photo.
Registration / Serial:9604
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-109
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9604
Military Code:OU-604
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-109
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730120Submit Correction
View count: 224
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre, Rivers, Man. DND photo.
Registration / Serial:9604
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-109
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9604
Military Code:OU-604
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-109
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730065Submit Correction
View count: 282
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre, Rivers, Man. DND photo.
Registration / Serial:9604
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-109
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9604
Military Code:OU-604
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-109
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730065Submit Correction
View count: 282
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre, Rivers, Man. DND photo.
Registration / Serial:9604
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-109
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9603
Military Code:JL-603
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-30
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New Brunswick, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730063Submit Correction
View count: 196
R.C.A.F. Station Chatham Base Flight. DND photo.
Registration / Serial:9603
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-30
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New Brunswick, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9603
Military Code:JL-603
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-30
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New Brunswick, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730063Submit Correction
View count: 196
R.C.A.F. Station Chatham Base Flight. DND photo.
Registration / Serial:9603
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):51-30
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New Brunswick, Canada
Photo Date:1952 to 1959
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9601
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):5118
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown Province, Canada
Photo Date:1950 to 1960
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730049Submit Correction
View count: 170
H-5 Sikorsky. DND photo.
Registration / Serial:9601
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):5118
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown Province, Canada
Photo Date:1950 to 1960
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9601
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):5118
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown Province, Canada
Photo Date:1950 to 1960
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:730049Submit Correction
View count: 170
H-5 Sikorsky. DND photo.
Registration / Serial:9601
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5
C/n (msn):5118
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown Province, Canada
Photo Date:1950 to 1960
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:A80-374
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5117
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:RAAF Museum
Photo Date:9 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:703112Submit Correction
View count: 73
Delivered in 1951, with 22 Sqdn then ARDU and 81 Wing from 1961. To Wagga Wagga as an instructional airframe in 1964
Registration / Serial:A80-374
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5117
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:A80-374
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5117
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Collection:RAAF Museum
Photo Date:9 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:703112Submit Correction
View count: 73
Delivered in 1951, with 22 Sqdn then ARDU and 81 Wing from 1961. To Wagga Wagga as an instructional airframe in 1964
Registration / Serial:A80-374
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5117
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Point Cook (YMPC)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:9 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:232
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Sikorsky
C/n (msn):5108
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:26 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:697566Submit Correction
View count: 133
Taken on charge with the USCG as 232 in 1946 and later reserialled 1232. Sold as N4925E. Loaned to Pima museum in 1990. Displayed in silver colours till refurbished in original livery in 2020
Registration / Serial:232
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
C/n (msn):5108
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:26 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:232
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Sikorsky
C/n (msn):5108
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:26 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:697566Submit Correction
View count: 133
Taken on charge with the USCG as 232 in 1946 and later reserialled 1232. Sold as N4925E. Loaned to Pima museum in 1990. Displayed in silver colours till refurbished in original livery in 2020
Registration / Serial:232
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
C/n (msn):5108
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:26 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:232
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Sikorsky
C/n (msn):5108
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:17 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Photo ID:696421Submit Correction
View count: 77
Registration / Serial:232
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
C/n (msn):5108
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:17 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Registration / Serial:232
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Sikorsky
C/n (msn):5108
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:17 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Photo ID:696421Submit Correction
View count: 77
Registration / Serial:232
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
C/n (msn):5108
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:17 January 2023
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Registration / Serial:N4926E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5105
City / Airport:Sebring - Regional (KSEF / SEF)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:16 November 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:691725Submit Correction
View count: 119
Registered as NC92803 in 1946 before delivery to the US Coast Guard as HO3S-1G 233. Later 1233. Registered as N4926E in 1960. Damaged in an accident at Fort Lauderdale, FL in 1971 and stored there. Moved to Sebring, FL by 1983. Reregistered as N65760 in 1993. Preserved at McMinnville, OR from 2006 in US Coast Guard colours as 233.
Registration / Serial:N4926E
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5105
City / Airport:Sebring - Regional (KSEF / SEF)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:16 November 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N4926E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5105
City / Airport:Sebring - Regional (KSEF / SEF)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:16 November 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:691725Submit Correction
View count: 119
Registered as NC92803 in 1946 before delivery to the US Coast Guard as HO3S-1G 233. Later 1233. Registered as N4926E in 1960. Damaged in an accident at Fort Lauderdale, FL in 1971 and stored there. Moved to Sebring, FL by 1983. Reregistered as N65760 in 1993. Preserved at McMinnville, OR from 2006 in US Coast Guard colours as 233.
Registration / Serial:N4926E
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5105
City / Airport:Sebring - Regional (KSEF / SEF)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:16 November 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:N155Z
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:US Forest Service - USFS
City / Airport:Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1957
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:678399Submit Correction
View count: 118
The photographer framed the Pinwheel helicopter (see photo 678360) with this S-51 of the US Forest Service. Other shots show the reg clearly as N155Z but it's not listed by the FAA or anywhere else. From 1960 N155Z was worn by a C-46 Commando that the FAA has also forgotten about. Photo by: Ralph Crane / Life
Registration / Serial:N155Z
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:US Forest Service - USFS
City / Airport:Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1957
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:N155Z
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:US Forest Service - USFS
City / Airport:Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1957
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:678399Submit Correction
View count: 118
The photographer framed the Pinwheel helicopter (see photo 678360) with this S-51 of the US Forest Service. Other shots show the reg clearly as N155Z but it's not listed by the FAA or anywhere else. From 1960 N155Z was worn by a C-46 Commando that the FAA has also forgotten about. Photo by: Ralph Crane / Life
Registration / Serial:N155Z
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:US Forest Service - USFS
City / Airport:Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1957
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:238
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Sikorsky
C/n (msn):51217
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:San Francisco - Crissy Field (CSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1950 to 1951
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:663338Submit Correction
View count: 349
The last of nine HO3s helicopters of the US Coast Guard, 238 was probably delivered in 1950. Its serial number was changed to 1238 probably in 1951. Photo from: SFO Museum
Registration / Serial:238
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
C/n (msn):51217
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:San Francisco - Crissy Field (CSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1950 to 1951
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:238
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Sikorsky
C/n (msn):51217
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:San Francisco - Crissy Field (CSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1950 to 1951
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:663338Submit Correction
View count: 349
The last of nine HO3s helicopters of the US Coast Guard, 238 was probably delivered in 1950. Its serial number was changed to 1238 probably in 1951. Photo from: SFO Museum
Registration / Serial:238
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1G
C/n (msn):51217
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:San Francisco - Crissy Field (CSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1950 to 1951
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:48-528
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):5177
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:22 August 1951
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:658850Submit Correction
View count: 278
'A tiny Sikorsky H-5 Dragonfly helicopter of the 3rd Air Rescue [Squadron] revs its main and tail rotors as it prepares for a rescue mission on which it will pick up one or possibly two frontline soldiers.' The 'giant' C-54 on the left is 42-72590 - we split the original picture. Photo from: US Air Force
Registration / Serial:48-528
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):5177
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:22 August 1951
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:48-528
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):5177
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:22 August 1951
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:658850Submit Correction
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'A tiny Sikorsky H-5 Dragonfly helicopter of the 3rd Air Rescue [Squadron] revs its main and tail rotors as it prepares for a rescue mission on which it will pick up one or possibly two frontline soldiers.' The 'giant' C-54 on the left is 42-72590 - we split the original picture. Photo from: US Air Force
Registration / Serial:48-528
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):5177
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:22 August 1951
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:48-526
Alternate Serial:8526
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):5174
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:1950 to 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:655330Submit Correction
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Another H-5G in Korea. 48-526 had a mishap at Hamilton AFB, California on 27 May 1950 (48-557 had a separate accident on the same date). 48-526 is reported attached to the US Army's 8063rd MASH in 1952. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:48-526
Alternate Serial:8526
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):5174
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:1950 to 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:48-526
Alternate Serial:8526
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):5174
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:1950 to 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:655330Submit Correction
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Another H-5G in Korea. 48-526 had a mishap at Hamilton AFB, California on 27 May 1950 (48-557 had a separate accident on the same date). 48-526 is reported attached to the US Army's 8063rd MASH in 1952. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:48-526
Alternate Serial:8526
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):5174
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:1950 to 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:48-536
Alternate Serial:8536
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):5198
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:1950 to 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:653951Submit Correction
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Maintenance under primitive conditions makes clear this shot was taken in Korea. 48-536 to N6197C with Tropi Copters of Honolulu. Reg not cancelled until 2009. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:48-536
Alternate Serial:8536
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):5198
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:1950 to 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:48-536
Alternate Serial:8536
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):5198
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:1950 to 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:653951Submit Correction
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Maintenance under primitive conditions makes clear this shot was taken in Korea. 48-536 to N6197C with Tropi Copters of Honolulu. Reg not cancelled until 2009. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:48-536
Alternate Serial:8536
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):5198
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:1950 to 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:124350
Military Code:UP-21
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1
C/n (msn):51210
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:HU-1
City / Area:Sea of Japan / Off South Korea [ Off-Airport ]
Country:South Korea
Ship / Rig:USS New Jersey BB62
Photo Date:14 April 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:652827Submit Correction
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Taking off from the teakwood afterdeck of the battleship New Jersey. The ship's history says it called at Busan on this day after shelling a coastal target in Chongjin in North Korea. BuNo 124350 survived Korea and was civil registered as N5557A between 1957 and 1971. Photo from: Naval History and Heritage Command
Registration / Serial:124350
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1
C/n (msn):51210
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Sea of Japan / Off South Korea [ Off-Airport ]
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:14 April 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:124350
Military Code:UP-21
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1
C/n (msn):51210
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:HU-1
City / Area:Sea of Japan / Off South Korea [ Off-Airport ]
Country:South Korea
Ship / Rig:USS New Jersey BB62
Photo Date:14 April 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:652827Submit Correction
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Taking off from the teakwood afterdeck of the battleship New Jersey. The ship's history says it called at Busan on this day after shelling a coastal target in Chongjin in North Korea. BuNo 124350 survived Korea and was civil registered as N5557A between 1957 and 1971. Photo from: Naval History and Heritage Command
Registration / Serial:124350
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HO3S-1
C/n (msn):51210
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Sea of Japan / Off South Korea [ Off-Airport ]
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:14 April 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:48-557
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):51150
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:1950 to 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:652726Submit Correction
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This rescue helicopter is listed as written off after an accident at Walker AFB, New Mexico on 27 May 1950, but it must have been repaired, because this photo is from the Korean War as other pictures of H-5Gs, undergoing open-air maintenance in the background, show more conclusively. Note tail rotor, still made of wood! Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:48-557
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):51150
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:1950 to 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:48-557
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):51150
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:1950 to 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:652726Submit Correction
View count: 377
This rescue helicopter is listed as written off after an accident at Walker AFB, New Mexico on 27 May 1950, but it must have been repaired, because this photo is from the Korean War as other pictures of H-5Gs, undergoing open-air maintenance in the background, show more conclusively. Note tail rotor, still made of wood! Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:48-557
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5G
C/n (msn):51150
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:1950 to 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive