| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 157140 |
| Military Code: | YF-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky CH-53D Sea Stallion |
| C/n (msn): | 65233 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | HMH-462 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | International Airspace |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Midway CV41 |
| Photo Date: | January 1976 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 480746 |
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This CH-53D participated in Operation Frequent Wind, the Vietnam evacuation mission on 29 April 1975. When I took this slide it was not assigned to USS Midway. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 26 July 2022, and has since been viewed 362 times. |