Aircraft Photo of 40010 | Sikorsky H-19C Chickasaw (S-55B) | Japan - Air Force

Aircraft
Registration / Serial:	40010
Military Code:	H
Aircraft Original Type:	Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:	Sikorsky S-55 (H-19/HO4S/HRS/Chickasaw)
Aircraft Version:	Sikorsky H-19C Chickasaw (S-55B)
C/n (msn):	551114
Operator Titles:	Japan - Air Force
Local Operator Name:	航空自衛隊

Location
City / Area:	Nagoya / Nagoya Castle [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:	Japan

Photo Date:	26 September 1959 to 5 October 1959
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:	482327

Photo Comment
'Impromptu heliport was set up in field near historic Nagoya Castle to serve as base for rescue operations by US Forces Japan choppers in wake of Typhoon Vera. More than 500 missions were flown by US rescue craft and a total of almost 5000 persons were carried to safety during the week-long operation.' Obviously Japanese helicopters are seen here, 40010 and 40015. Photo by: Ed Davis / US Air Force This photo was added on 30 July 2022, and has since been viewed 414 times.

Photo Comment

'Impromptu heliport was set up in field near historic Nagoya Castle to serve as base for rescue operations by US Forces Japan choppers in wake of Typhoon Vera. More than 500 missions were flown by US rescue craft and a total of almost 5000 persons were carried to safety during the week-long operation.' Obviously Japanese helicopters are seen here, 40010 and 40015. Photo by: Ed Davis / US Air Force

This photo was added on 30 July 2022, and has since been viewed 414 times.

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