The Don Englebreston Collection
Sikorsky CH-34 Choctaw Helicopter — Tail Boom with U.S. Star Insignia and Serial Number, Museum Static Display
The tail boom of this Sikorsky H-34 (CH-34) Choctaw carries the U.S. national star insignia and its assigned serial number. The H-34's tail rotor drive shaft ran the length of the boom to a gearbox at the tail pylon, providing anti-torque control essential to safe helicopter flight during rescue and transport missions. Project: 218914