Photo of Sikorsky HH-53C Jolly Green Giant, 69-5797, US Air Force

Photo of Sikorsky HH-53C Jolly Green Giant, 69-5797, US Air Force
Photo URL: http://www.irishairpics.com/photo/1034629/L/Sikorsky-HH-53C-Jolly-Green-Giant/69-5797/US-Air-Force/

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Type: Sikorsky HH-53C Jolly Green Giant Aircraft Reg: 69-5797 MSN / CN: 65.252 Operator: US Air Force Unit / Wing: 67th ARRS Picture Category: Military Helicopter Picture ID: 1034629		Location: RAF Valley (EGOV) Country: UK - Wales Air Show: RAF Valley Open Day 1985 Date: 17th August 1985

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		Fergal Goodman Contact Fergal Goodman

Comments: In later years this aircraft was converted to MH-53M standard. It was hit by an RPG and force-landed near Zawbaa, Iraq on 13 April 2004, the three crew being injured. An attempt to retrieve the helicopter failed so it was blown up on site.