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21st January 2023 | 08:30

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ericferret

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From: England

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Originally Posted by helispotter

You have to be impressed with the long service life of the CH-53 with the Luftwaffe at around 50 years. Here is a short summary of their production and modernisation:

https://www.helis.com/database/model/CH-53G/

I remember going for a flight in one 1975/6 at Soest.
Pilot threw it about somewhat.
Impressive beast compared to a Gazelle.

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