While A Marine Corps Pilot, He 'Borrowed' A Helicopter To Assist In A Domestic Sniper Situation
Sometimes, it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. That was the attitude of Lt. General Charles "Chuck" Pitman, who in 1973, "borrowed" a Marine Corps helicopter to deal with a sniper situation in New Orleans, LA.
VH-92A Test Helicopters Flying And Validating Mission Capabilities
Sikorsky will build six production VH-92A Presidential Helicopters under a contract from the U.S Navy. These helicopters are part of the 23 aircraft program of record for the U.S. Marine Corps. Under the terms of the contract, known as Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot II, Sikorsky will begin deliveries of six VH-92A helicopters in 2022. The remaining production aircraft will be delivered in 2022 and 2023.
The Air Force’s newest helicopter, the MH-139A Grey Wolf, completed its first combined test flight, Feb. 11. With a Boeing pilot in command, this test flight allowed the Air Force its first in-flight look at the capabilities of the aircraft. The flight also made Maj. Zach Roycroft, 413th Flight Test Squadron lead test pilot for the program, the first Air Force pilot to fly Grey Wolf.
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