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