| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 67-14709 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HH-3E Jolly Green Giant (S-61R) |
| C/n (msn): | 61611 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDWF IATA: - Local: DWF Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 73884 |
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The USAF developed the HH-3E 'Jolly Green Giant' to perform combat search and rescue (CSAR) missions to recover downed Airmen during the SE Asia War. The HH-3E was a highly modified version of the CH-3 transport helicopter, being the first air-refuelable helicopter and incorporating armour plating, defensive armament, self-sealing fuel tanks, a water-tight hull and a rescue hoist. This particular aircraft has earned her retirement at the National Museum of the USAF after long and distinguished service in Vietnam. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 August 2018, and has since been viewed 306 times. |