2000 :

The first three photos were taken by John Vadas on 27 March 2000 at Charlotte, NC  

The helicopter was stored here for restoration by an auto mechanics repair garage.

2003 :

John Vadas returned to Charlotte, NC on 30 July 2003 and visited the Carolinas Aviation Museum 
HUK-1 139982 is now restored in the markings of VMO-6  "WB-17"
Even the cockpit is in perfect condition. Only one window, lower-left,  is missing and the rotorblades are still in store.

2007 :

On 7 August 2007  HOK 139982 was again photographed by John Vadas  :  

last update 21/04/2016