Sikorsky VH-34C Choctaw, 57-1684 / 58-790, Pima Air & Space Museum
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Registration: 57-1684
Construction Number: 58-790
Code Number: 71684
Model Sikorsky VH-34C Choctaw
Operator: Pima Air & Space Museum
Airport: Tucson - Pima Air and Space Museum, USA - Arizona
Photographer: Martin Laycock
Date Taken: 10/1992
Date Submitted: 09/07/2009
This immaculate looking Choctaw is part of Pima's collection of retired Presidential aircraft. Beginning in 1958 several Choctaws were converted for use as VIP transports by the Executive Flight Detachment whose role was to provide helicopter transportation for the President of the United States of America. They undertook this role until the end of 1964 when all Presidential helicopter operations were transferred to the Marine Corps. The last Choctaw was retired from U.S. military service in 1974. This one is displayed in the markings of the Executive Flight Detachment, based at Fort Belvoir, Virginia circa 1960. She is displayed at Pima courtesy of the National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, Florida.
Picture ID:1182018