| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 14-8168 |
| Alternate Serial: | 14-08168 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing Vertol HC-1B Chinook |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing H-47 Chinook (234/347) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing CH-47F Chinook (414) |
| C/n (msn): | M8168 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| Unit Markings: | 1 Combat Aviation Brigade, 1 Infantry Division |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Carentan / Hippodrome [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | France |
| Photo Date: | 6 June 2019 |
| Photo by: | Joop de Groot |
| Photo ID: | 145416 |
| Photo Comment |
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The 1st Infantry Division supported the 75 years D-Day celebrations with air transport of officials between the various events. For this operations a temporary helicopter base was created on the Carentan race course. Over ten transport helicopters did operate form this location. This photo is copyright © Joop de Groot, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 June 2019, and has since been viewed 606 times. |