
Aircraft | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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. It was added on 12 May 2025, and has since been viewed 44 times. |