Aircraft Photo of 162508 | Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #120645
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:162508
Military Code:TB-12
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-65
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-65 (H-53)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon
C/n (msn):65520
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:HM-15
Location
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / MuharraqMap
Country:Bahrain
Airport Codes:ICAO: OBBI / EGYR   IATA: BAH   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:16 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 120645
Photo Comment

The largest helicopter of the western world, the MH-53E Sea Stallion rests on the platform of Muharraq. The huge helicopter is furnished with full color markings and belongs to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 Blackhawks, normally based at Norfolk (VA). The MH-53 squadrons regularly deploy to Bahrain in small detachments.

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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