
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | 158256 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 212 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 212/450 (H-1 Iroquois/Venom) |
Aircraft Version: | Bell UH-1N Iroquois |
C/n (msn): | 31427 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Unit Markings: | LHA-2 |
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: | 201316 |
Photo Comment |
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During a 1986/1987 cruise, this nice UH-1N was detached to the USS Saipan (a US Navy ship) rather than the US Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU) that was embarked at the ship. The UH-1N was used for liaison missions as well as safe guard operations during MAU operations. 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 2386 times. |