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My best friend was a helicopter pilot killed in the 1966 fire aboard the USS Orisakany. I'd like to build a model of his aircraft but am having problems getting info. Have contacted the USS Oriskany Memorial group, but no luck so far. By any chance would any of you folks have any helpful info?
Thanks.
meady99@aol.com
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Well, a good starting point may be this attachment
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/gonavy/atsugi/gonavy605AH.html
It seems Carrier Air Wing 16 was aboard during the time frame and that the helicopters in use were UH-2s.
Here is a breakdown of aircraft assigned;
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/gonavy/atsugi/gonavyAH66.html
It looks like it was either 149774 or 150183.
HTH
Jonathan Primm
Youngsville, LA