Aircraft Photo of 1432 | Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican (S-61R) | USA - Coast Guard | AirHistory.net #479871
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:1432
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican (S-61R)
C/n (msn):61597
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
Location
City / Airport:New Orleans - NASMap
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNBG   IATA: NBG   Local: NBG   Other: -
Event:NAS New Orleans Air Show/Open House 1969
 
Photo Date:25 May 1969
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 479871
Photo Comment

This HH-3F was lost on 18 February 1979 during a medical evacuation from a Japanese fishing vessel in the North Atlantic. Forced to land in heavy seas, waves overturned the helicopter and only one of the five crew survived.

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

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