| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 153314 |
| Alternate Serial: | 3314 |
| Military Code: | VR-52 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vertol 107 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing Vertol 107/H-46 Sea Knight |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing Vertol CH-46D Sea Knight |
| C/n (msn): | 2202 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | HC-11 Det.9 |
| Aircraft Name: | USS Mars |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCASMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNKX IATA: NKX Local: NKX Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 13 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 429384 |
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This Sea Knight ditched in the Pacific off southern California and sank to the ocean floor on 8 November 1992. The crew reported engine troubles during a Vertical Replenishment mission. 153314 is seen here with markings of Detachment 9, when assigned to Combat Stores Ship USS Mars (AFS‑1). This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 January 2022, and has since been viewed 645 times. |