| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 43-46620 |
| Alternate Serial: | 346620 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-48 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-48 (VS-327/H-5 Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky YH-5A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 43-46620 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDWF IATA: - Local: DWF Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 61066 |
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I find it really fascinating to see these old helicopters/aeroplanes and to understand how the types in service today have evolved from them. The boom in helicopter development is particularly interesting as the rapid advances post-WWII quickly opened up possibilities that couldn't be contemplated previously. The improved capabilities of the H-5 became extremely useful during the Korean War for the timely rescue of downed pilots and for Medevac missions. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 May 2018, and has since been viewed 326 times. |