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    Airframe Family: Sikorsky S-62 / H-52 / HU2S
    Latest Model:HH-52A Seaguard
    Last Military Serial:1423 {2} USCG
    Construction Number:62-111
    Latest Owner or Location:National Naval Aviation Museum, NAS Pensacola, Pensacola, Florida

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a HH-52A.

    Circa 1966

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Coast Guard with s/n 1423 {2}.

    From By 1967 to 22 July 1969

    Transferred to Basic Operational Training Unit, Aviation Training Center, CGAS Mobile, AL.

    15 June 1970


    Photographer: L. Wambold
    Notes: Just out of overhaul

    4 August 1970


    Photographer: L. Wambold
    Notes: Platform training.

    By September 1970

    Transferred to CGAS in Alaska.

    23 September 1970

    The Air Medal was awarded to Aviation Machinists Mate Second Class Lawrence Allan Wambold for meritorious achievement in aerial flight as aircrewman of Coast Guard HH-52A 1423 helicopter engaged in the rescue of four crewmen from the fishing vessel WANDA which was adrift and in danger of breaking up on the rocks in the waters of Ugak Bay, Alaska. After a hazardous flight through adverse weather conditions, he assisted the pilot in positioning the helicopter over the small restricted hoist area, despite the dangerous rolling and pitching of the vessel in 15 to 20-foot seas. Displaying unusual ability, Petty Officer Wambold skillfully directed the pilot into position over the bow of the vessel and expertly hoisted the four men to safety.

    9 October 1970


    Photographer: L. Wambold
    Notes: Intermediate check.

    Circa 1972

    Damaged.
    Larry Wambold reports: Damaged after fuel transfer from HC-130 during SAR mission.

    April 1972

    Modified to cockpit trainer.

    January 1973

    Transferred to Aircraft Repair (and) Supply Center, Elizabeth City, NC.
    Storage pending disposal.

    By October 1994

    To National Naval Aviation Museum, NAS Pensacola, Pensacola, FL.
    Only the cockpit section is preserved here.
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    17 December 2001


    Photographer: Larry Wambold

    17 December 2001


    Photographer: Larry Wambold

    17 December 2001


    Photographer: Larry Wambold

    11 September 2003


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield


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    Credits
    Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...

    Print Sources
    U.S. Military Out of Service 2010 by Andy Marden

    Internet Sources
    Coast Guard Aviation Association
    Coast Guard Aviation Association
    Foundation for Coast Guard History
    Helis.com

    Individual Contributors
    Glenn Chatfield
    Mike Henniger

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