Sikorsky S-61A-1

C/N 61-280

Built 1965





Helicopter Sikorsky S-61A-1 Serial 61-280 Register U-280 used by Flyvevåbnet (Royal Danish Air Force). Built 1965. Aircraft history and location



Helicopter Sikorsky S-61A-1 Serial 61-280 Register U-280 used by Flyvevåbnet (Royal Danish Air Force). Built 1965. Aircraft history and location
By Alf Blume



Aircraft History





U-280

denmark Flyvevåbnet

RDAF Esk.722
1972-07 A EGHFRepresented RDAF at 6th International Helicopter SAR Competition Jul 1972. Together with U-275, came 4th overall. 6th International Helicopter SAR Competition
1974


1981-06-27 B EGVInoted at Greenham Common Air Show. Esk.722
1991-10-08 C ETNG visit Geilenkirchen Esk.722
2008-08-1111aug08 last flight
01oct08 wfu
Sold to US Gov to be conv S-61T Triton, for VIP in Irak




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