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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: 80-G-K-16320 (Color)

USS New Jersey (BB-62)

A Sikorski HO3S-1 helicopter of squadron HU-1 takes off from the battleship's afterdeck, while she was operating off Korea.
The upraised green flag signifies that the pilot has permission to take off. Crash crew, in yellow helmets, are standing by with fire hoses ready.
This helicopter is Bureau # 124350.
Photograph is dated 14 April 1953. Photographer is Lt. R.C. Timm.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

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15 November 1999