OH43D-139982


 

2000 :

139982 27Mar2000 1

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.

139982 27Mar2000 2

139982 27Mar2000 3

 

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.


139982 WB17 Charlotte 30Jul03 Vadas1

139982 WB17 Charlotte 30Jul03 Vadas2

139982 WB17 Charlotte 30Jul03 Vadas3

139982 WB17 Charlotte 30Jul03 Vadas4

139982 WB17 Charlotte 30Jul03 Vadas6

 

 

2007 :

 

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

139982 Charlotte 7Aug07 Vadas1

139982 Charlotte 7Aug07 Vadas2

139982 Charlotte 7Aug07 Vadas3

139982 Charlotte 7Aug07 Vadas4

 

 

last update 21/04/2016