| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | "127834" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-55 (H-19/HO4S/HRS/Chickasaw) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO4S-3 (S-55B) |
| C/n (msn): | 55555 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Quantico / National Museum of the Marine Corps [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of the Marine Corps |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 2006 |
| Photo by: | Chris England |
| Photo ID: | 483598 |
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This helicopter was modified by Orlando Helicopters, which were notorious for swapping data plates to suit their needs. When inspected in 1992, it carried the fake dataplate of HRS-1 127834 (c/n 55072), the serial that has been applied by the museum. But later inspection showed it also carries Orlando Helicopters modification plates confirming that the airframe is actually ex 138508 (HO4S-3, c/n 55555). It once flew as N95763, during which time it was - rather confusingly - fitted with yet another fake dataplate, this time claiming to be UH-19D 57-1619, c/n 551173. In short, this helicopter is conclusively identified as HO4S-3 c/n 55555, ex 138508, N95763. Thanks to Andy Marden for the info. This photo is copyright © Chris England, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 August 2022, and has since been viewed 463 times. |