The Don Englebreston Collection

Tail Boom Detail of Vintage Sikorsky-Type Helicopter, Museum Hangar Display, May 2, 2015

Tail Boom Detail of Vintage Sikorsky-Type Helicopter, Museum Hangar Display, May 2, 2015

The weathered tail boom of a vintage Sikorsky-family utility helicopter, preserved with its original olive-drab paint and national insignia. Helicopters of this type served in transport, rescue, and utility roles for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and allied forces from the 1950s onward, including operations in Vietnam. Project: 219108