Aircraft Photo of 43-46645 / 346645 | Sikorsky H-5D | USA - Army | AirHistory.net #807855
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:43-46645
Alternate Serial:346645
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5D
C/n (msn):51188
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: 807855
Photo Comment

Actually a YR-5A delivered to the USAAF in 1945, converted to YR-5D in 1946 and redesignated H-5D in 1948. Sold as N4964C in 1959, reg cancelled 1963. Displayed at the museum by 1990, in a false Air Rescue Service scheme initially

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

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