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Little more history on this helicopter |
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7 years ago (August 29, 2001 6:52 PM) |
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wb9ydl@iland net |
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Larry Vandivier |
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Not knowing the exact date but 2471 was attached to the |
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Rescue Detachment at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. In July 1984 |
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the Detachment was closed and the helicopters were moved to |
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Det 9 37 ARRS at Whiteman AFB, MO. It's sister ship's 2471 |
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as well as 2457, and 2458. In November 1987 the Air Force |
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went to contract maintenance. Kay and Associates recieved |
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the contract at Whiteman until July 1995. In the early 90's |
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the grey Rescue paint scheme was changed to a dark gray and |
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olive dark green. <br>Try to go through my records but 2471 |
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was involved in a roll over crash in late 94 or early 95. |
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Was beyond economical repair and with the closing of the |
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Rescue Detachment at Whiteman AFB in July 1995. The |
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aircraft was trucked to I believe Kirkland AFB, NM for |
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accident investigation class. These helicopters are missed |
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in the Whiteman area. Every time I hear a Huey go over I |
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run outside to relieve my memories.... <br> |
