| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 161257 |
| Military Code: | YS-41 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion |
| C/n (msn): | 65429 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | HMM-162 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Rotterdam / Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Saipan LHA2 |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 1986 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 201188 |
| Photo Comment |
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The USS Saipan (LHA-2) visited the harbour of Rotterdam. Embarked were CH-46Es, CH-53Es, UH-1Ns and AH-1Ws, all assigned to the HMM-162(Reinforced) "Golden Eagles". This Sea Stallion was resting at the deck. The helicopter was detached to HMM-162(R) from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 (HMH) 464 Condors as part of the Aviation Combat Element within the 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 January 2020, and has since been viewed 417 times. |