| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 8509 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky CH-53G |
| Licence-built by: | VFW-Fokker |
| C/n (msn): | V65-107 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Army |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGVI IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Fergal Goodman |
| Photo ID: | 757321 |
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This CH-53 was lost on 21 December 2002 when it crashed near Kabul Airport, killing all seven people on board and injuring two on the ground. A gearbox malfunction was suspected to be the cause. This photo is copyright © Fergal Goodman, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 December 2024, and has since been viewed 106 times. |