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Stinson L-5E Sentinel

March 27, 2020

Stinson L-5E Sentinel

The Stinson L-5 Sentinal is the military version of the commercial Stinson 105. The unarmed L-5 possesses a short field take-off and landing capability, making it useful for courier service, transporting officers and supplies, medical evacuation, search and rescue, and short range reconnaissance. L-5s remained in U.S. Air Force service until 1955, primarily serving in Asia and the Pacific. This...

Republic RC-3 Seabee (Amphibious Sport)

March 27, 2020

Republic RC-3 Seabee (Amphibious Sport)

Toward the end of World War II, aircraft manufacturers anticipated a booming domestic market for inexpensive civilian aircraft. Republic Aviation,...

Boeing-Vertol CH-46E Sea Knight

March 27, 2020

Boeing-Vertol CH-46E Sea Knight

There’s one sure way to get troops to hang a permanent nickname on an aircraft — when higher-ups object to...

Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King (ASW & SAR)

March 26, 2020

Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King (ASW & SAR)

The H-3 is a twin-engine, all-weather helicopter. This multi-purpose helicopter serves a variety of missions: carrier-based anti-submarine warfare (SH-3H); utility...

Bell AH-1 Cobra (Attack)

March 26, 2020

Bell AH-1 Cobra (Attack)

The AH-1 Cobra is the world’s first dedicated armed attack helicopter. During the early months of the Vietnam War many...

BELL OH-58D Kiowa Warrior

March 26, 2020

BELL OH-58D Kiowa Warrior

The pilots of OH-58D Kiowa Warriors are fond of wearing old-fashioned U.S. cavalry hats. They reflect the traditional role the...

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