| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 55877 |
| Military Code: | 4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-55 (H-19/HO4S/HRS/Chickasaw) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO4S-3 Horse (S-55B) |
| C/n (msn): | 55877 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Ottawa - RockcliffeMap |
| Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYRO IATA: YRO Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Canada Aviation and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Photo by: | WalAndPl |
| Photo ID: | 844297 |
| Photo Comment |
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Built in 1955 and served the RCN for fifteen years until 1970. The eight maple leaves on the nose symbolize the eight rescue missions this helicopter has participated in, saving a total of thirty-two people and four animals. This photo is copyright © WalAndPl, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 September 2025, and has since been viewed 39 times. |