| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 51-16616 |
| Alternate Serial: | 116616 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piasecki H-25/HUP Retriever |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piasecki H-25/HUP Retriever |
| Aircraft Version: | Piasecki H-25A Army Mule |
| C/n (msn): | 25 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Heliport: | Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap |
| Region / Country: | Alabama, United States |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | US Army Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 14 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 807645 |
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From 1953, 70 of these utility transport helicopters were delivered but were found to be unsuitable for front-line use, so 53 were transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy and US Navy over the next couple of years. The remaining examples were used for training until withdrawn from Army service by 1958 This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 May 2025, and has since been viewed 23 times. |