SH-2 #52 was onboard USS Brewton FF-1086, WestPac/IO 1979 when my appendix blew. Many thanks to the Air Crew for the MediVac to Columbo, Sri Lanka. You guys saved my life! Was picked up and flown to Clark AFB, PI for emergency surgery by USAF AC-130. Would not be here today without these Cold War Heros.
June or July 1985 in the Carribean....Pete Lento, T.J. Dargan, Joe Salkeld and me... Dave Piccone. det workups for Med Cruise 3-85 aboard USS Ainsworth FF-1090. 8 months of snoozin', boozin' and crusin'....what a blast....oh to be young again. Great video...thanks for sharing!
You've got to contact the low level hell podcast you can find it here on UA-cam. He's a retired army helicopter guy but he does these interviews with different combat helicopter pilots. My dad was on frigats and always talked about these helicopters. Unfortunately there isn't much in the way of their story.
HSL 33, and 1 tour HSL 35. Also had 1 tour as instructor for the SH2F. Being on frigates with shallow draft meant that we could go to exotic places. Tacloban City, Philippines, Pago Pago, and many other nice places to visit. Miss the ole bird.
Ahhh memories. This was the very first helo I've every flown in to report to my first ship that was underway (USS Elmer Montgomery (FF-1082)) back in '91 - about a couple of days after Desert Storm I started. Thanks for sharing the vid :)
You've got to contact the low level hell podcast, he's a retired army helicopter guy but he does these interviews with different combat helicopter pilots. My dad was on frigates and always talked about these helicopters. Unfortunately there isn't much in the way of their story
SH-2 #52 was onboard USS Brewton FF-1086, WestPac/IO 1979 when my appendix blew. Many thanks to the Air Crew for the MediVac to Columbo, Sri Lanka. You guys saved my life! Was picked up and flown to Clark AFB, PI for emergency surgery by USAF AC-130. Would not be here today without these Cold War Heros.
Cool! I was navigator on USS Brewton, but later: 1984-1985. Glad they got you taken care of.
Awesome.. we operated the SH-2G with our RNZN 👍🇳🇿
June or July 1985 in the Carribean....Pete Lento, T.J. Dargan, Joe Salkeld and me... Dave Piccone. det workups for Med Cruise 3-85 aboard USS Ainsworth FF-1090. 8 months of snoozin', boozin' and crusin'....what a blast....oh to be young again. Great video...thanks for sharing!
The Green Checkers are one of the finest that ever flew!
Huh... Chalk and chainers need to get the lead out of their asses!!! LOL!!!
Brings back lots of great memories flying in HSL-34. Thanks for posting these videos!
You've got to contact the low level hell podcast you can find it here on UA-cam. He's a retired army helicopter guy but he does these interviews with different combat helicopter pilots. My dad was on frigats and always talked about these helicopters. Unfortunately there isn't much in the way of their story.
Worker for Charlie Kaman for 5yrs building these..great times
Boy that brings back a lot of Great memories!!! I was in HSL-33 Sea Snakes NASNI 1982-1984.
Just missed you Craig! Summer 1980 NAS North Island.
Was the “grape “ for HSL 33 Det 12 “the dead rat” for 1973-74 and 1975-76 west-pacs onboard USS Marvin Shields DE/FF 1066.A great helo!
HSL-33 Det 8 USS Marvin Shields 91-92, great ship!
HSL 33, and 1 tour HSL 35. Also had 1 tour as instructor for the SH2F. Being on frigates with shallow draft meant that we could go to exotic places. Tacloban City, Philippines, Pago Pago, and many other nice places to visit. Miss the ole bird.
It also meant we got to tie up rather than anchor out.
Hey Stephen, enjoyed drinking that tuba (coconut wine) with you all in Tacloban. Dan
great memories. HSL 35.wish i could go back. thanks for posting
Ahhh memories. This was the very first helo I've every flown in to report to my first ship that was underway (USS Elmer Montgomery (FF-1082)) back in '91 - about a couple of days after Desert Storm I started. Thanks for sharing the vid :)
You've got to contact the low level hell podcast, he's a retired army helicopter guy but he does these interviews with different combat helicopter pilots. My dad was on frigates and always talked about these helicopters. Unfortunately there isn't much in the way of their story
Ahhhh...the nostalgia
Hookey Tukes were nice lookin' birds. Too bad they didn't come out as dual engine initially.
I like how the landing gear is retractable.
Hsl-35 det9 ad2 spent many hours on this aircraft..BUT I STILL REALLY MISS IT....
I just built a model of the USS Knox DE/FF 1052, I wish I had seen this before I painted the SH-2.
HSL-35 Magician 77-80. 800 hours in the back seat of these.
AW1(AW) Ret
@TrueCourse Glad you liked it. I have six more videos posted which you may find interesting.
HSL-32 med cruise 1991 USS Gallery det 9! Looking for any pics or videos from that cruise!!
Plank Owner HSL-35 74-77, 2 westpacs, don't miss it a bit
HSL-35 Magicians 1977-1980 Dets 1 and 6, USS Sterrett, USS Knox, USS Kirk, USS Kinkaid
HSL 32, 82-84