This Day in Aviation History
March 15th, 1967
First flight of the Sikorsky MH-53.

The Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low series is a long-range combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopter for the United States Air Force. The series was upgraded from the HH-53B/C, variants of the Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion. The HH-53 “Super Jolly Green Giant” was initially developed to replace the HH-3 “Jolly Green Giant”. The helicopters later transitioned to Special Operations missions. The U.S. Air Force’s MH-53J/M fleet was retired in September 2008 and was replaced by the CV-22B Osprey….

Source:
Wikipedia, Sikorsky MH-53: http://gstv.us/250WzKX

YouTube, Pave Low Formation Flight: http://gstv.us/250WAyC

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