| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 164785 |
| Military Code: | YJ-05 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion |
| C/n (msn): | 65628 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | HMH-465 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCASMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNKX IATA: NKX Local: NKX Other: - |
| Event: | MCAS Miramar Air Show 2005 |
| Photo Date: | 15 October 2005 |
| Photo by: | Robert V |
| Photo ID: | 648913 |
| Photo Comment |
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w/o 11 Dec 2006; The helicopter experienced a "brownout" (loss of visibility due to dust/sand) and was severely damaged when it rolled onto its side during a landing in Al Anbar province, Iraq. This photo is copyright © Robert V, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 January 2024, and has since been viewed 131 times. |