| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 8429 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky CH-53G |
| C/n (msn): | V65-027 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | MeiringenMap |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LSMM IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 21 March 2023 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 590175 |
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The first of 112 CH-53's ordered for the "Bundesheer" was delivered in July of 1972. 50+ years later, the helicopter type still is the backbone of Germany's heavy transport helicopter component. Soon to be replaced by CH-47's, the Bundeswehr CH-53's (now operated by the AF) are still a regular sight in Switzerland, usually conducting mountain training once or twice a year for a couple of weeks out of Alpnach AB. However, in 2023, the detachment was based at and operating out of Duebendorf AB close to Zurich, and 84+29 can be seen here taking off after a refuelling stop at Meiringen AB. This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 July 2023, and has since been viewed 585 times. |