Aircraft Photo of 12401 | Sikorsky CH-124B Sea King (S-61B) | Canada - Air Force | AirHistory.net #528063
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:12401
Military Code:401
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky CH-124B Sea King (S-61B)
C/n (msn):61179
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Regina - InternationalMap
Region / Country:Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport Codes:ICAO: CYQR   IATA: YQR   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1 August 1990
Photo by:Tim Martin
Photo ID: 528063
Photo Comment

On 27 Feb 2003 it crashed onto the flight deck of HMCS Iroquois during an emergency recovery after an engine failure. It rolled onto its side, spilling its fuel plus 2200 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. Rebuilt as a training aid and returned to the RCAF in December 2004.

This photo is copyright © Tim Martin, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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