Description

This was a very significant maritime incident. The actual aircraft involved is now in the Udvar Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum, Chantilly, VA.

For further details on the HH-52A see AHS Calendar May 2013.

Source: "The story of the helicopter that saved 22 sailors from burning ships was forgotten. Until now", Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, March 4, 2016