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    Airframe Family: Kaman H-2
    Latest Model:SH-2F Seasprite
    Last Military Serial:162583 USN
    Construction Number:234
    Compressed ID:Kaman SH-2F sn 162583 USN cn 234
    Latest Owner or Location:U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, Alabama

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a SH-2F.

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 162583.

    1 January 1987


    Photographer: US NAVY

    Circa 1987

    Transferred to HSL-36 Det-4.

    By August 1994

    To U. S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL.
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    Markings Applied: HV/145

    17 February 2013


    Photographer: Doug Albert
    Notes: Photo of HY-342 during restoration by Project 342 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center

    By 17 July 2013


    Photographer: H.G. Williams
    Notes: before and after pics of Lamplighter 342 located at the Aviation Challenge Facility at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville Alabama. Restoration work by Project 342 continues.
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     U.S. Military Out of Service 2007 by Andy Marden
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     United States Military Services Serial Number Lists by Joe Baugher
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     Gail Williams
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