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Detachment #1, Atlantic Air Rescue Center
Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
This unit was later moved to RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom
Detachment #1 Crew circa February 1967
If you know any of the folks in the photo, please contact me
with their names.
Detachment Building and Hangar circa February 1967
This is an Interior View of the Crew/Cargo Area of an HH-43. I have marked some
of the equipment. The opening above the Forest Penetrator is directly behind the
Aircraft Commanders back. The crew member working the hoist out the side door
could reach into the opening, grab the AC's flight suit on top of his shoulder,
and give him direction for operating the helicopter in the event of a
communications outage. The directions were simple:
Hover Forward: Tug forward on the AC's flight suit
Hover Backwards: Tug back on the AC's flight suit
I'm sure you can guess the actions for up and down, left to right.
This Page Was Updated: March 30, 2007
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