@ San Carlos, CA
June 2008
This USMC “Phrog” from HMM-163 (NAS Miramar) descends for landing at the Hiller Aviation Museum Vertical Challenge helicopter airshow. In 1966, HMM-163 began painting “Evil Eyes” on their helicopters. The Sea Knight was operated by the Marines to provide all-weather, day-or-night assault transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment. In service from 1964-2015, the USMC CH-46 has now been replaced by the MV-22 Osprey. The US Navy retired their Sea Knights in 2004. Nikon D70s w/80-200mm.
