| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 75610 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HOS-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 45-45531 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Coast Guard |
| Aircraft Name: | Gander Express |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | West Chester - BrandywineMap |
| Region / Country: | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: OQN Other: - |
| Collection: | American Helicopter Museum and Education Center |
| Photo Date: | 11 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | J. Roy |
| Photo ID: | 776921 |
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This HOS-1, acquired and restored by the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC), was designated Gander Express following the 1946 rescue of injured passengers from a crashed Sabena Airlines DC-4 airliner in Gander, Newfoundland, by a Coast Guard HNS-1 (R-4) and the HOS-1 (R-6). Is AHMEC's HOS-1 the original Gander Express? We cannot be sure the entire aircraft is. While the log book and paper trail indicate that it is, the aircraft was received in parts and two major pieces (the fuselage and tail boom) did not perfectly align, suggesting those parts are from two aircraft. This photo is copyright © J. Roy, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 February 2025, and has since been viewed 57 times. |