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Sikorsky CH-53A Stallion 153302
United States Marine Corps - Sikorsky CH-53A Stallion 153302 (msn 65071, unit code MS, call-sign 484) of HMH-769, at Naval Air Station North Island, near San Diego, for an air display. Date: 1975
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In this photograph from 1975, the powerful Sikorsky CH-53A Stallion helicopter with the identification number 153302 (msn 65071, unit code MS, call-sign 484) of the United States Marine Corps is seen at Naval Air Station North Island, near San Diego, taking part in an air display. This iconic helicopter, manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, was a workhorse of the US military, known for its impressive lifting capacity and versatility. The CH-53A Stallion's four powerful engines are prominently displayed in this image, with their traction belts and lines taut, ready for action. The helicopter's imposing size is further emphasized by its proximity to a line-up of vintage vehicles, including a 1928 Worcester Rally Duke, a 1917 Fowler steam tractor, and an unidentified Ruston Proctor general-purpose tractor. Among the other vintage vehicles are a 1914 Aveling and Porter ground class convertible, a 1932 Garrett tractor with registration number 32981, and a BJ3282 Norfolk tractor. The contrast between the sleek, modern helicopter and the antique vehicles creates a striking tableau, transporting us back in time. The CH-53A Stallion was built in 1958 and was a compound helicopter, meaning it used both a piston engine and a turboshaft engine to generate lift. Its impressive specifications included a maximum speed of 171 mph and a maximum range of 515 miles. With its powerful engines and impressive capabilities, the Sikorsky CH-53A Stallion was a formidable presence on the battlefield and a marvel of engineering. This photograph captures a moment in history when this iconic helicopter took to the skies alongside some of the most significant vehicles of the past.
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