VFP-63 "Eyes of the Fleet" Photo'd July '77 on USS Coral Sea w/ VFP-63 code NL612. July '81 went to AMARC. Feb '87 from AMARC to NAS North Island Calif.
Impatient Virgin taxis in after putting on a flying demo for the NAS Whidbey Island CONA event. Unfortunately, you could not see most of the demo due to a low cloud deck, but you could certainly hear that Allison engine over-head!
Grumpy sits on the tarmac at NAS Whidbey Island just before taking to the air for her (his?) demo. It was great to see this historic aircraft fly. If you are ever in Everett, Washington, the Historic Flight Foundation is a great place to check out.
Went to Thailand, 231 Sqn. Serial KH18-11/14. Eventual code 23122 as attrition replacement. Photo'd Dec '92 @ Don Nuang RTAFB. Nov '95 crashed into lake in Thailand.
A shot of the other side of -184 showing just how beat-up these aircraft are getting. It was a great experience being this close to the Chinooks as they powered up and taxied out.