Aircraft Photo of 149 | Sikorsky HSS-1 | France - Navy | AirHistory.net #174828
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:149
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HSS-1
Licence-built by:Sud Aviation
C/n (msn):SA149
Operator Titles:France - Navy
Unit Markings:10S
Location
City / Airport:Bordeaux - MérignacMap
Country:France
Airport Codes:ICAO: LFBD   IATA: BOD   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Conservatoire de l'Air et de l'Espace d'Aquitaine - CAEA
 
Photo Date:13 August 2005
Photo by:Gert Jan Mentink
Photo ID: 174828
Photo Comment

After its operational life for Aeronavale had ended, this Sikorsky Seabat became gate guard at the airport of Saint Raphael. Fortunately the CAEA acquired it and has kept it inside ever since it arrived at Bordeaux.

This photo is copyright © Gert Jan Mentink, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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