Thu, Sep 24, 2009
MH-53 Considered A Pivotal Aircraft During The Cold War
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and the Royal Air Force celebrated the
donation of an MH-53 PAVE LOW helicopter to the RAF Museum. The
announcement was made at Helitech Tuesday. The PAVE LOW helicopter,
donated by the U.S. Air Force, was manufactured by Sikorsky
Aircraft Corp.
David Powell, Sikorsky Vice President, Sales, The Americas &
Global Oil, presented to Dr. Michael Fopp, Director General of the
RAF Museum, a ceremonial check in the amount of $38,000 USD,
representing the costs defrayed by the company toward the
relocation of the aircraft to the museum. The PAVE LOW helicopter,
used by the USAF for special operations and combat search and
rescue, will be part of a new National Cold War Exhibition at the
museum.
"The National Cold War Exhibition in the RAF Museum at Cosford
will provide a marvelous historical perspective of this time
period, and the inclusion of the venerable Sikorsky MH-53 PAVE LOW
helicopter will add to the historical perspective. We are excited
about the opportunity to provide sponsorship for this exhibition
and to continue to rekindle the strong legacy of Sikorsky Aircraft
in the United Kingdom," Powell said.
PAVE LOW File Photo
Dr. Fopp said the new national exhibition aims to inform and
educate current and future generations about the immense threat
posed to world peace and security during this significant period of
the 20th century.
"The PAVE LOW helicopter is a fitting addition to this exhibit,
for its role in the history of search and rescue. The Royal Air
Force Museum is pleased to be able to include this remarkable
aircraft in our newest display, and to further educate our visitors
who have a particular appreciation of aviation and world history,"
Fopp said.
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