Aircraft Photo of 161255 | Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion | USA - Marines | AirHistory.net #447738
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:161255
Military Code:YS-23
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-65
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-65 (H-53)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
C/n (msn):65427
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:HMM-162
Location
City / Area:Palma de Mallorca / Dique del Oeste [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Spain
Ship / Rig:USS Wasp LHD1
 
Photo Date:28 August 1991
Photo by:Joan Martorell
Photo ID: 447738
Photo Comment

Wearing HMM-162 (R) markings over LHD-1 USS Wasp flight deck. Collided in midair with CH-53E 163061 Jan 14, 2016 2 mi offshore of Waialua, Hawaii, all 12 crew killed.

This photo is copyright © Joan Martorell, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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