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This is a book I waited a long time for. I had seen it previously but the price was out of my range. When I found a copy at a reasonable rate I grabbed it. As for the contents, it is mostly relegated to the Coast Guard versions. But that material is invaluable to the Coast Guardsman, Historian, or Aviation Buff. As a former Coast Guard Aviator, (although I flew a different aircraft) I thought the in depth coverage was top notch. A ton of color pictures, more than enough text, and all the technical information anyone could ingest. I have yet to find a more overall complete written history of a specific aircraft since. You will not be disappointed by the coverage of the HH-52. Nothing has been printed to offer you more knowledge concerning one of Igor Sikorsky's greatest rescue vehicles. More lives have been saved due to this tough little helicopter, than is imaginable. She flew at night and in all kinds of weather, sleet, snow, or rain did not slow her down in her quest to rescue those in need. Be it on land or more commonly at sea, this plucky little bird bore on to her target. I cannot express the gratitude of those who thought their time had come only to hear that whine of her turbine, and the whoop of the rotor blades. Doom had been interrupted, a basket soon appeared and the ride to safety was soon at hand. Whew! A feeling only those who have been in mortal danger can appreciate. Do not miss a chance to own a well documented chronicle about one of the greatest helicopters ever designed. Contents: Sikorsky HH-52, all HH-52 Variants. Civilian & Military applications. Color & Black and White photos. Text and Technical Specifications.Read full review
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What a find! I was a crewman in H-52's for 3 years, and this book is amazing. I'm about 3/4 through reading it, although I started by thumbing through the pictures and checking the aircraft history for the ones I actually flew in. The H-52 was way too important to history to ever let it be forgotten, even though we were really the only one's using them extensively. The first helicopter with a boat hull, and the sheer number of lives saved make her a proud ship to have crewed. Now, if only someone would make a model kit of them!
Great book , covers all aspects of this helicopter. Great photos and diagrams. Happy with this book
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