Flew the SH-3D Sea King variant
1973/1974 with RTU-74 ( Replacement Training Unit for HS-74 )
1985 redesignated HSL-74 The Demon Elves
1970 HS-74 commissioned at Quonset. I reported to squadron in 1971!
1970-1974 HS-74 The whole time I was in, we had HS-3A. I was with them when Quonset closed and we moved to South Weymouth. In 72 we stripped the sonar from 5 helos. We started off to Lakehurst NJ. My help had no anger so we headed back. Had navgear installed and were held over night. Next day we flew to Elmira/Corning New Yok for 13 days. Performing radio runs for NY State Police and performing medivacs.
1972-1974, My name is Roger Gray and I was in HS74. I was an ADJ. I am now in California. if anyone was stationed with me it would be great to hear from you
1973, HS-4 was originally commissioned at NAS Quonset Point, RI. After NAS Quonset was closed; HS-74 transferred command to NAS South Weymouth, MA
1976-1982, my husband was a crew member on HS-74 ( nickname for helicopter was BIGMOTHERS... I’ve been trying to have sweater and a cap made... ( HS-74 ) cannot find anyplace to do this.... Anyone have any info? My husband been sick with cancer thought this would b thoughtful present....Ty
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Models HS-74 List of helicopters |
| C/N | Version | Built | In this Org | In other Org | |||
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| 61-051 w/o 1981 | hss-2 | 1961 | 148979 : HC-1 /UP-727, when disbanded all helos went to HS-74 : pictured (pic2) on amphibious transport dock USS Plymouth Rock (LSD-29) a+ | ||||
| 61-360 | sh-3d | 152702 : as SH-3D with HS-74 at NAS South Weymouth, MA |  N950DF | ||||
| 61-373 | sh-3d | 152708 : USN; conv SH-3H;
asg HS-74 | |||||
| 61-406 | sh-3d | 154116 : as SH-3D with HS-74 at NAS South Weymouth MA |  | ||||
| 61-433 | sh-3d | 1968 | 156487 : as SH-3D with HS-74 at NAS South Weymouth MA | | |||
| mh-60r | 168177 : pictured (pic1) (pic2) with Naval Aviation Rescue Swimmer School at Pensac+ | ||||||
