Registration / Serial:40010
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-55 (H-19/HO4S/HRS/Chickasaw)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-19C Chickasaw (S-55B)
C/n (msn):551114
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Area:Nagoya / Nagoya Castle [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:26 September 1959 to 5 October 1959
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'Impromptu heliport was set up in field near historic Nagoya Castle to serve as base for rescue operations by US Forces Japan choppers in wake of Typhoon Vera. More than 500 missions were flown by US rescue craft and a total of almost 5000 persons were carried to safety during the week-long operation.' Obviously Japanese helicopters are seen here, 40010 and 40015. Photo by: Ed Davis / US Air Force
Registration / Serial:40010
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-19C Chickasaw (S-55B)
C/n (msn):551114
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Area:Nagoya / Nagoya Castle [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:26 September 1959 to 5 October 1959
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:40010
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-55 (H-19/HO4S/HRS/Chickasaw)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-19C Chickasaw (S-55B)
C/n (msn):551114
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Area:Nagoya / Nagoya Castle [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:26 September 1959 to 5 October 1959
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:482327Submit Correction
View count: 288
'Impromptu heliport was set up in field near historic Nagoya Castle to serve as base for rescue operations by US Forces Japan choppers in wake of Typhoon Vera. More than 500 missions were flown by US rescue craft and a total of almost 5000 persons were carried to safety during the week-long operation.' Obviously Japanese helicopters are seen here, 40010 and 40015. Photo by: Ed Davis / US Air Force
Registration / Serial:40010
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-19C Chickasaw (S-55B)
C/n (msn):551114
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Area:Nagoya / Nagoya Castle [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:26 September 1959 to 5 October 1959
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive