Homestead Air Force Base, 1957

A Sikorsky H-34 “Choctaw” helicopter takes off from HAFB circa 1967; The “Chocktaw” served notably in Vietnam. Yes, helicopters were also assigned to HAFB. Detachment 61 of the Eastern Air Rescue Center arrived to HAFB in July 1963 with its HH43B Huskie helicopters, which were used primarily for firefighting and rescue work. The 4531st Tactical Fighter Wing also flew the CH21 helicopter in support of the 4550th School Squadron, Sea Survival School located at Turkey Point. This photo appeared in the Miami News circa 1967.

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