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Constructed as a CH-3C. |
10 November 1965 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 64-14232. |
Circa November 1965 |
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To Udorn RTAFB, Thailand. |
1 March 1966 |
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Converted to a HH-3E. |
17 April 1966 |
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Damaged.
While on a rescue and recovery mission for a downed pilot, this HH-3E was damaged by enemy small arms fire in the landing gear. It took 2 hits from a 7.62mm weapon, likely an AK-47. In addition to the landing gear, the hydraulic and main rotor systems and structure were damaged. The aircraft was able to return to base and was repaired in theater. |
22 April 1966 |
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Damaged.
While on a rescue and recovery mission for a downed pilot, this HH-3E was damaged by enemy small arms fire in the forward area. It took 4 hits to the nose, all from a 7.62mm weapon. One of the crewmen was wounded. The structure was damaged by these impacts. The aircraft was able to return to base and was repaired in theater. |
17 August 1967 |
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Transferred to 37th ARRS, 3rd ARRG, Nakhon Phanom RTAB, Thailand. |
4 April 1968 |
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Transferred to 40th ARRS, 3rd ARRG, Nakhon-Phanom RTAB, Thailand. |
24 March 1969 |
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Transferred to Det. 1, 40th ARRS, 3rd ARRG, Nakhon Phanom, RTAFB, Thailand. |
3 December 1969 |
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Damaged.
While on a rescue and recovery mission for a downed pilot, this HH-3E was damaged by enemy small arms fire. The helo was in a descent at 500 feet and 100 knots when it took 4 hits from a 7.62mm weapon. The impacts hit the fuel tanks, but since they were self-sealing they did not leak. The impacts also damaged the main rotor system and driveshaft. The helicopter was able to continue in flight and completed all mission objectives. |
14 June 1970 |
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Transferred to 37th ARRS, 3rd ARRG, Da Nang AB, South Vietnam. |
28 August 1970 |
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Transferred to 44th ARRS, Patrick AFB, FL. |
6 January 1971 |
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Transferred to 39th ARRW, Howard AFB, Panama Canal Zone. |
3 September 1975 |
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Transferred to 129th ARRS, 129th ARRG, California ANG, Howard ANGB, CA.
Operated with markings: RESCUE, CALIFORNIA AIR GUARD |
7 October 1978 |
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Photographer: Phillip Dawe
Notes: 64-14232 - HH-3E - USAF / 129ARRG California ANG - Hayward Air Terminal |
31 May 1980 |
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Transferred to 129th ARG, California ANG, NAS Moffett Field, CA. |
After 20 July 1981 |
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Transferred to 1550th Combat Crew Training Wing, Kirtland AFB, NM.
Used for rescue training. |
By January 1986 |
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Transferred to 102nd Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, Francis S. Gabreski ANG Base, Suffolk County, NY. |
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To National Museum of the United States Air Force Loan Program, Wright Field, Dayton, OH.
 View the Location Dossier |
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Loaned to 58 MXS/MXMFS, Kirtland AFB, NM. |
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Placed on display with Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM.
View the Location Dossier |
16 August 2007 |
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Photographer: Simon Wallwork
Notes: Preserved inside Kirtland AFB, NM is this Jolly Green Giant. 64-14232 is an HH-3E |
