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59-04983, Boeing build number B-002, was a prototype YHC-1B helicopter. The U.S. Army acceptance date was 24 April 1964. The administrative strike date was 1 March 1970. Aircraft hours are unknown. On 21 September 1961, 59-04983 was the first Chinook to fly. Piloted by Vertol test pilot Leonard La Vassar, the first flight lasted about 15 minutes. In July 1962, the Department of Defense re-designated all U.S. military aircraft to a new system. All YHC-1B helicopters became YCH-47A. 59-04983 was assigned to Fort Eustis, Virginia, where it was being utilized as a training device in the 67U maintenance course. As of 11 April 1975, the last known location of 59-04983 was Fort Eustis, Virginia. Aircraft status: Unknown. |
