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Description
| Notes: Modified version of af CH-3E. | |||
| Manufacturer: | Sikorsky |
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| Base model: | H-3 | ||
| Designation: | HH-3 | ||
| Version: | F | ||
| Nickname: | Pelican | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | ||
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | ||
| Basic role: | Helicopter | ||
| Modified Mission: | Search and Rescue | ||
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Specifications
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Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Florida Military Aviation Museum | Clearwater | Florida |
| Historic Aircraft Restoration Projects | Brooklyn | New York |
| National Museum of Naval Aviation | NAS Pensacola | Florida |
| Pima Air & Space Museum | Tucson | Arizona |
HH-3F on display
Historic Aircraft Restoration Projects | National Museum of Naval Aviation | Pima Air & Space Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Allen Beach , TX | USCG Clearwater Air "Plank Owners" Reunion - This year marks not only the centennial of Coast Guard Aviation, but also the 40th Anniversary of the Air Station moving to Clearwater. I have been in contact with CAPT Rich Lorenzen (Thanks to Mike Phillips) current commander of Clearwater Air and he would like to host our 40th Clearwater Anniversary reunion at the airbase. The date we are looking to bring it all together is 14 Sep 2016. If you were at the base in 1976 when it move to Clearwater then you are a "Plank Owner" and you are welcome to join us. Please send me your contact information and I will add you to the list.
We've already talked about things from a modest Red Tail event all the way to a full-blown cookout on the base. The bottom line is that we want to get together, celebrate this anniversary, and spend time with the current crew members of Clearwater. We are all officially “Plank Owners” and that will be recognized with individual plaques at the reunion. I need names and contact information, send me whatever you have on pilots and crew from this era, if all you have is a name send it, I will track them down. I look forward to seeing you in Sept in Clearwater and Thanks so much for your help! I will provide details as they become available. Allen Beach allen@bawventures.com 01/24/2016 @ 11:19 [ref: 69446] |
| Allen Beach , TX | USCG Clearwater Air "Plank Owners" Reunion - This year marks not only the centennial of Coast Guard Aviation, but also the 40th Anniversary of the Air Station moving to Clearwater. I have been in contact with CAPT Rich Lorenzen (Thanks to Mike Phillips) current commander of Clearwater Air and he would like to host our 40th Clearwater Anniversary reunion at the airbase. The date we are looking to bring it all together is 14 Sep 2016. If you were at the base in 1976 when it move to Clearwater then you are a "Plank Owner" and you are welcome to join us. Please send me your contact information and I will add you to the list.
We've already talked about things from a modest Red Tail event all the way to a full-blown cookout on the base. The bottom line is that we want to get together, celebrate this anniversary, and spend time with the current crew members of Clearwater. We are all officially “Plank Owners” and that will be recognized with individual plaques at the reunion. I need names and contact information, send me whatever you have on pilots and crew from this era, if all you have is a name send it, I will track them down. I look forward to seeing you in Sept in Clearwater and Thanks so much for your help! I will provide details as they become available. Allen Beach allen@bawventures.com 01/24/2016 @ 11:18 [ref: 69445] |
| Mike Jendrossek LCDR, USCG (ret) Odenton, MD | I was the ASMC at CGAS San Diego 1980-82; flew with Bob Lowry and many more. I was also on the 1481 when we lost the tail rotor blade 12/1/1981. Wild to say the least. 11/27/2013 @ 03:51 [ref: 68189] |
| Bob Lowry San Diego, CA | Hi Gary, Knew and flew with your Dad a Great guy and a Great Pilot. Stood many a duty day with him. We landed on the ramp once with the brakes set and flew back up the same way we came in. It was interesting to say the least. 06/15/2013 @ 06:59 [ref: 67888] |
| Gary Elliott , VA | Any readers out there stationed in San Diego 76-82 or Annette Island 74-76?
My dad (LCDR Ron Elliott) flew HH-3s at both places and I would've done the same except for a small vision thing. Anyways, He put alot hours in that bird and it always got him and his crew home. Gary Elliott, Maj, USAF (Ret) 06/10/2013 @ 08:03 [ref: 67875] |
| Michael Corpe Ocala, FL | Also: Worked in H-3 Shop, Metal Shop, CC, and Maint. Control (I was the Pubs Guy) before going to Miami with Danny Dodson. I came back to Clearwater in '86 as a reserve until being 'retired' in '94. I was working in Morale and watched the last H-3 fly away in '93...can't say I didn't shed a tear. Got to watch my son pilot a Herc over Wiamea Bay a month ago...and shed another tear. Fourth generation. Proud to have flown with you guys.
05/02/2013 @ 10:24 [ref: 67785] |
| Michael Corpe Ocala, FL | Had to the pleasure to be a Flight Mech on the H-3 from '77 to '83 at Clearwater and remember a lot of the names here; especially remember getting my ass chewed by most of them. Some damn good pilots. Until you reach into the broom closet and start moving shit! Remember going into the Helo Shop the first time and seeing the ceiling decorated with screwdrivers. Distinctly remember the "this is a drill" and tell the story often. Went to Miami and then came back as a reserve deeply disappointed that they wouldn't let us fly as qualified mechs. About to join the Aux. and try to get up in the air again. If any body remembers me running around with my two sons in the '80s & '90s; my oldest boy is NOW a LT & flying Herc's at Barbers Point. They sure do things a lot different now! God Bless 'em all!
05/02/2013 @ 10:14 [ref: 67784] |
| Michael Corpe Ocala, FL | Had to the pleasure to be a Flight Mech on the H-3 from '77 to '83 at Clearwater and remember a lot of the names here; especially remember getting my ass chewed by most of them. Some damn good pilots. Until you reach into the broom closet and start moving shit! Remember going into the Helo Shop the first time and seeing the ceiling decorated with screwdrivers. Distinctly remember the "this is a drill" and tell the story often. Went to Miami and then came back as a reserve deeply disappointed that they wouldn't let us fly as qualified mechs. About to join the Aux. and try to get up in the air again. If any body remembers me running around with my two sons in the '80s & '90s; my oldest boy is not a LT & flying Herc's at Barbers Point. They sure do things a lot different now! God Bless 'em all! 05/02/2013 @ 10:03 [ref: 67783] |
| BOB LOWRY ADC USCG ret. San Diego, CA | Hi Skip, Or should I say Master Chief, I guess I did train you well. Great to know your still kicking. You listed alot of Great Guys. Here are afew more for your consideration. Rick Wilhite, Sal Mazza, Willie Williams, Jim Loveless, Al Cooper, Granny Turner, John Head, CWO Bob Frates, LCDR McDonald, LCDR Bill Minor and the Infamous Lt. Malcolm Smith. Renowned writer of "I never liked those C-130s anyway." In which he cronicles the adventures and morale mishaps at Albert Whitted. A special call out to Chuck Briggs, "This is a drill, this is a drill," on the P.A. system as he depress the trigger on his drill motor. We worked hard, played hard, and didn't sweat the small stuff. Great Pilots, Great Crews and sturdy Sikorsky HH-3F's. Hey why are you living so far inland, your a Coastie my friend, and Eternal Shipmate. Bob Lowry 08/06/2012 @ 11:28 [ref: 65042] |
| Floyd \"Skip\" Cook AMTCM(ret) Loudonville, OH | They just do not make an aircraft like the H-3 anymore. Had the privilege to fly them in Clearwater, Kodiak, and Mobile. They H-3 has carried me as far south as Samana Cay to as far north as Barrow. Had one bad night in the gulf of Mexico in one, but survived to talk about it and the same aircraft was rebuilt and flying again. It, 1481, was retired out of Kodiak when the H60 came online. The H60 has its positive attributes, but could never replace the H-3 in capability or dependability. I have flown in the back of Hercs, Falcons, and Dolphins as well. The Pelican will always be my favorite. The crews back then are also great memories as well. Pilots like Dan Sherer, Paul Resnick, Mike Vance, Chuck Rogers, Scott Olin, Dave Gunderson, and Tom Walters. Crews like Bob Lowry, Bob Kries, "Dusty" Rhodes, Paul Young (who literally taught me everything I knew about the H-3), Ron Phillips, Steve Roe, and Sam Crockett. I cannot name them all but the memories just flood back when I see the pictures. I great website. Keep it up. Hey Bob Lowry, nice to see you are still around. Working the flight line with you in St. Pete and Clearwater was a riot. 08/06/2012 @ 05:45 [ref: 65040] |
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