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Helicopter on Saipan 1944

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  1. 11-19-2011 09:22 PM #1
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    Helicopter on Saipan 1944

    Here is a photo I have of a Sikorsky R-4 helicopter taken on Saipan between 13 Dec 44 and 30 Jun 45.



    Helicopter on Saipan 1944-1944-45-saipan004.jpg

    If anyone has any additional info. on this helicopter I would appreciate anything you have.
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  2. 11-19-2011 10:21 PM #2
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    Very cool! It possibly is one of the ones assigned to the USAAF Floating Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Units which included 6 Liberty Ships and each one had 2 x R-4's assigned to them. They were used to ferry repair parts and personnel to help repair aircraft. In theory they could also serve to pickup downed crews in the water, however I'm not sure if that ever happened. I know they were used for a major medical evac operation on land.

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  3. 11-20-2011 08:40 PM #3
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    Great picture!
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    Cool shot!


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  5. 11-22-2011 05:05 AM #5
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    Wow didn't even know they were in the theatre!


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  6. 11-24-2011 04:12 PM #6
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    more of this http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/air...cue-26268.html (First helicopter rescue)
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