| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 162492 |
| Military Code: | EH-24 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion |
| C/n (msn): | 65-504 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | HMM-264 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Valletta / Grand Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Malta |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Wasp LHD1 |
| Photo Date: | 27 April 1998 |
| Photo by: | John Visanich |
| Photo ID: | 543469 |
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SFOR - Stabilisation Force in Bosnia & Herzogovina. During a training exercise on 22 June 2003 at Godoria Range, Djibouti, an 8th Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Diego Garcia inadvertently destroyed two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters (162492 and 162519), killing a co-pilot and injuring seven others. It has not been confirmed on which CH-53E the fatality occurred. This photo is copyright © John Visanich, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 February 2023, and has since been viewed 193 times. |