Del'd: 110 - 1971 to 2012

VFW CH-53G
in
germany Heeresflieger

German Army Aviation







Heeresflieger CH-53G

Delivered to West Germany in the 1970s. Upgraded by Eurocopter since the 1990s
On 2011 the German Ministry of Defence has announced plans for the Luftwaffe taking over of the Heavy Transport Helicopter force. 64 CH-53GS/GA are to remain in service at Laupheim while the others units will be disbanded. The number to be upgraded was reduced to 40 in 2012



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CH-53GA Completes Maiden Flight

CH-53GA Completes Maiden Flight

10-Feb-10 - The CH-53GA helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight after being upgraded by Eurocopter Germany



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YearsUnitsBase
1972/12HFR25Laupheim
1972/12HFR15Rheine-Bentlage
1972/04HFR35Mendig closed 2004
1971/12HFWS Celle-Wietzenbruch
Buckeburg






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