Historic Military Helicopter Display on USS Hornet
Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 8:45:57 PM · 2026/USS Hornet
This photograph captures a well-preserved military helicopter displayed in what appears to be the hangar deck of the USS Hornet. The aircraft features a distinctive large red intake opening at the front, gray/white military paint scheme, and the number 5 prominently displayed on its landing gear. The helicopter is mounted on yellow maintenance stands and secured with chains. The industrial setting shows exposed ceiling infrastructure with red and white pipes, typical of aircraft carrier interiors. Other aircraft including what appears to be a jet marked 'USS HORN' are visible in the background, indicating this is part of a museum collection.
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