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In The Sikorsky HH-52A, noted historian Lennart Lundh presents this
diminutive helicopter's story for the first time. Covered are
design details, international service, licensed production by
Mitsubishi, and the story of the Seaguard's use by the U.S. Coast
Guard. A record of each airframe's history is included, as are
photographs of three-quarters of the S-62As, S-62Js, and HH-52As
produced. Of special interest are the recollections of nearly a
score of Coast Guard pilots and aircrew, and the text of the Army's
evaluation of the first production airframe.
Originally designed in 1952 as an anti-submarine warfare platform
for the U.S. Navy, almost two-thousand Sikorsky H-34s have served
on every continent with the armed forces of twenty-five countries -
from combat in Algeria, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and
throughout southeast Asia, to saving flood victims, recovering
astronauts, fighting fires, and carrying presidents, military H-34s
have met every challenge handed them. With continuing post-military
service, the number of countries which the H-34 has called home has
swelled to nearly fifty. Revitalized with turbine engines, it has
yet to fade from sight. Whether lifting construction material or
supporting police departments, the DC-3 of helicopters will still
be flying on its fiftieth anniversary. The most detailed account of
the H-34 to appear, Lennart Lundh's Sikorsky H-34 reflects over a
decade of research. It takes the reader through the H-34 from nose
to tail, and across its service from Argentina to Vietnam. Few of
the photographs have been published before, and many are drawn from
private collections. A special feature is the chapter of
impressions and anecdotes from fourteen H-34 crew members.
Relying on scores of primary source documents, U.S. Army Aviation
Color Schemes and Markings, 1942-to the Present focuses exclusively
on how Army Aviation's aircraft have been painted and marked during
nearly sixty years of service. Official changes in exterior
schemes, interior colors, and all forms of markings are covered.
Exceptions to "the rules" are also discussed. Of additional
interest to the historian and enthusiast will be the wealth of
material covering unofficial camouflage patterns, personal
markings, and demonstration team aircraft. Complementing the text
is a superb visual survey of Army Aviation color schemes and
markings. This is comprised of over six hundred photos and drawings
taken directly from Army manuals, manufacturers' files, private
collections, and the archives of the Army and Air Force.
Eyes against deepening sky and back to rolling deck, feeling the
vibrations from the guns pass through the fiberglass and aluminum,
the flesh and bones. (Bleed, then, if you must, for those who stop
to watch as I no longer will.) - Somewhere Off the Coast
The Quotable is the quarterly publication of quotable writers. Each
issue focuses on a theme and a quote. The theme for our Winter 2012
issue is "Beginnings & Endings." The issue features excellent
short fiction, poetry and art by emerging writers and artists.
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