The Unofficial U.S. Air Force HH-43B/F "PEDRO" Crash Rescue - Air Rescue Web Site

Det. #1, AARC

 

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.

Det. #1 AARC Hanger February 1967
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