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| Date: | Sunday 13 September 1970 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Sikorsky CH-53D Sea Stallion |
| Owner/operator: | United States Marine Corps (USMC) |
| Registration: | 156661 |
| MSN: | 65-181 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Unknown, Vietnam -
 Vietnam
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
Operating from Marble Mt. AF. Was hit by suspected enemy small arms fire and burned while landing (classified ) for a troop extraction. Crew recovered safely.
Sources:
- JF Baugher
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Aug-2012 07:59 | Uli Elch | Added |
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