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85-24353, Boeing D model kit number M3123, was a CH-47D helicopter. The U.S. Army acceptance date was 25 June 1986. As of 24 November 1999, 85-24353 had accumulated 1,959.7 D model hours and 5,522.3 total aircraft hours. 85-24353 was a conversion from the original A model Chinook 65-08018. On 16 July 1985, 85-24353 was inducted into the D model program, converted, and initially assigned to Fort Lewis, Washington. At some point, 85-24353 was assigned to C Company - "Flippers", 159th Aviation Regiment, 18th Aviation Brigade, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. As of 21 March 2001, the 18th Aviation Brigade was located at Simmons Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, and was subordinate to the 18th Airborne Corps. The 18th Airborne Corps was subordinate to Forces Command (FORSCOM), which was a major command (MACOM) of 2nd Army. C Company was the former 196th Assault Support Helicopter Company (ASHC) - "Flippers". The 196th ASHC was re-designated A Company, 2nd Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment in approximately 1988. In September 1996, 2nd Battalion was deactivated and the unit was re-designated A Company, 159th Aviation Regiment. In approximately November 1996, the unit was re-designated as C Company, 159th Aviation Regiment. As of 1 January 2002, this aircraft was 35.6 years old. As of 24 November 1999, the last known location of 85-24353 was at Fort Bragg. Aircraft status: Flyable. |
