After its operational life for Aeronavale had ended, this Sikorsky Seabat became gate guard at the airport of Saint Raphael. Fortunately the CAEA acquired it and has kept it inside ever since it arrived at Bordeaux.

The military version of the S58A used a Wright R1820 piston engine for power.

CEV-operated aircraft

This H-34A is fitted with a tail marked N° 80, but is actually the former SA59.

Preserved at "Ailes anciennes de Toulouse" museum.

Ex Belgian AF B10. Now preserved as a gateguard.

Now in Seifertshofen museum

Former Belgian air force S-58 painted in the colours of Heeresfliegerstaffel 10

Looking in absolutely pristine condition.

Beautifully displayed alongside several other Netherlands Navy types in the Militaire Luchtvaart Museum.

The U. S. Army selected the Sikorsky Choctaw in 1955 as a medium lift cargo and troop transport. Built as the CH-34A between 1955 and February of 1959 there were 426 Choctaws delivered to the Army. Others were delivered to the United States Air Force and Navy. Beginning in 1958 the Choctaw was upgraded to CH-34C standards with the installation of auto-stabilization systems to allow all-weather operations. Also beginning in 1958 several Choctaws were converted to VIP transports for use by the Executive Flight Detachment and provided helicopter transport for the President until the end of 1964

Gateguard at Lanveoc-Poulmic. Photo by Paul Banwarth.

This Seabat was taken on charge by the Royal Netherlands Navy on 26 Jun 1963. It was withdrawn from use 28 Jun 1972 and became an instructional airframe in Aug 1973. Later transferred to the Militaire Luchtvaart Museum.