HC-54D 42-72743, one of 34 conversions for SAR work - the type had a short operational career in Vietnam.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-4 / C-54 / R5D Skymaster - СШАUSA - 1942

UH-2A Seasprite of HC-1 on ‘plane-guard’ duties.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kaman H-2 Seasprite - СШАUSA - 1959

Classic ‘Super Jolly’ country. The winchman assesses the possible LZ while the rear ramp is lowered.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky CH-53 / S-65 Sea Stallion - СШАUSA - 1964

The ‘Super Jolly Green Giant’, the HH-53C ultimate Vietnam rescue helicopter.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky CH-53 / S-65 Sea Stallion - СШАUSA - 1964

A-1 Skyraiders provided the ‘Sandy’ service, arguably one of the most dangerous roles of the war.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas AD / A-1 Skyraider - СШАUSA - 1946

HH-3E, dedicated armed rescue variant of the CH-3C, including AAR capability.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky CH-3 Jolly Green Giant - СШАUSA - 1963

HH-43B Huskie, complete with under-slung fire suppression kit. Intended for ‘in the circuit’ rescues, was pressed into service for long-ranging SAR missions.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kaman H-43B / HH-43F Huskie - СШАUSA - 1958

HC-130s provided a combination of command and control and the ability to ‘suckle’ HH-3s and HH-53s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed HC-130 / KC-130 / MC-130 - СШАUSA - 1959