| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 58-1523 |
| Military Code: | QW-765 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky H-34G.III |
| C/n (msn): | 581523 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Army |
| Unit Markings: | HFWS |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Norddeich / Hotel Fährhaus [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 3 January 1963 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 312523 |
| Photo Comment |
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A Heeresflieger H-34 near the ferry terminal in Norden, connecting the East Frisian Islands which were cut off by the severe winter weather of 1963. The helicopter was returning to its maritime roots as it was ordered as an HSS-1 Seabat, BuNo 150745. 94 Seabats were diverted to Germany in 1962 of which 24 were passed on to Israel. This one received serial 8061 under the 1967 system. Later to N3772N, PT-HIO. Photo by: Gerd Herold / Nationaal Archief (Netherlands) This photo was added on 17 December 2020, and has since been viewed 932 times. |