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59-04986, Boeing build number B-005, was a prototype YHC-1B helicopter. The U.S. Army acceptance date was 29 August 1963. The administrative strike date was 11 April 1975. Aircraft hours are unknown. 59-04986 was bailed to Vertol for flight development test work. Following that, 59-04986 was used as a mock up Category C (Cat C) training device. 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. At some point, 59-04986 was transferred to Fort Eustis, Virginia, and utilized as a sheet metal training aid for maintenance personnel learning to become structural repairmen. At some point, 59-04986 was transferred to Fort Benning, Georgia to under-go restoration as museum exhibit. As of 28 February 2006, the last known location of 59-04986 was at Fort Benning, Georgia. Aircraft status: Under-going restoration. |
