
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | 162508 |
Military Code: | TB-12 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon |
C/n (msn): | 65520 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Unit Markings: | HM-15 |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Bahrain - International / MuharraqMap |
Country: | Bahrain |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: OBBI / EGYR IATA: BAH Local: - Other: - |
Photo Date: | 16 September 2007 |
Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
Photo ID: | 120645 |
Photo Comment |
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The largest helicopter of the western world, the MH-53E Sea Stallion rests on the platform of Muharraq. The huge helicopter is furnished with full color markings and belongs to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 Blackhawks, normally based at Norfolk (VA). The MH-53 squadrons regularly deploy to Bahrain in small detachments. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 January 2019, and has since been viewed 3516 times. |