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62-02135, Boeing build number B-051, was a CH-47A. The U.S. Army acceptance date was 13 March 1964. 62-02135 accumulated 3,949.3 aircraft hours. At some point, 62-02135 was assigned to the 147th Assault Support Helicopter Company (ASHC) - "Hillclimbers" in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) through March 1967. On 13 April 1966, 62-02135, while operating in support of a logistics sling load re-supply mission, was struck by small arms fire in the ramp, damaging the structure. The aircraft was repaired in theater. In April 1967, 62-02135 was transferred to ARADMAC, 4th Army, for maintenance. In December 1967, 62-02135 was transferred to the U. S. Army Aviation School, 3rd Army, at Fort Rucker, Alabama. In February 1973, 62-02135 was transferred to Boeing Vertol for maintenance. In March 1973, 62-02135 was transferred to the Aviation Systems Command (AVSCOM) and loaned to the Langley Research Center in support of NASA. In October 1973, 62-02135 was transferred to the National Guard (WQUKAA), where it remained through at least December 1975. On 30 April 1984, 62-02135 was inducted into the D model program and converted to 84-24182. The last known location of 62-02135 was at Boeing during the conversion. Aircraft status: Converted to D model. |
