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A retired USAF HH-3E Jolly Green Giant rescue helicopter on display at the March Field Air Museum.

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Aircraft

HH-3E Jolly Green Giant S61

United States Air Force rescue markings in gray with yellow accents

Manufacturer

Sikorsky Aircraft

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78

Achievements

Heli Hero, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Nice profile shot with distinct livery, but drums and shadow detract from a cleaner composition.

Location

March Air Reserve Base

RIV/KRIV

33.8820, -117.2660

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March Air Reserve Base RIV

Insights

Aviation History

The HH-3E was a long-range U.S. Air Force combat search-and-rescue helicopter, nicknamed the Jolly Green Giant.

Fleet Rarity

The HH-3E is a retired military variant and is rare in flying condition; this example is displayed at the March Field Air Museum.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a museum display at the March Field Air Museum.

Specifications

2 × General Electric T58-GE-5 turboshafts

Engine

18.9 m rotor diameter

Wingspan

22.3 m

Length

779 km

Range

219 km/h

Speed

28 passengers

Capacity

10,000 kg

MTOW

5.5 m

Height