The are HC-5 SH-2s and to me they are taking off from NAS Imperial Beach Pre the 1976 move to North Island as all the HS Squadrons have helicopters and HC-3 is still in their western IB hanger….mgb

 

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From: mgbrattland@gerlecreek.com <mgbrattland@gerlecreek.com>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2026 9:25 AM
To: HeloBubbas <helobubbas@helobubbas.com>
Subject: [Helobubbas] Historic SH-2 Footage

 

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