S-60 Flying Crane transporting helicopter
PhotographerPhotographed by
Frank Lorenzo
American, 1928 - 2000
PhotographerPhotographed by
United Press International
American, founded 1907
Date1959 November 16
MediumPhotography
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 1/4 × 9in. (18.4 × 22.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko
DescriptionBlack and white photograph by United Press International (UPI) photographer Frank Lorenzo with typed caption.
Caption: HFP111601-11/16/59-BRIDGEPORT, CONN.: Transportation problem is solved high above Bridgeport, 11/16, as section of the Overhaul Dept. for the Army's H-34 helicopters was moved from the Bridgeport Airport to the Skiorsky Plant in Stratford. 17 Army helicopters in various stages of repair were airlifted by the S-60 flying crane over the five mile air route. Completed in one day in would have taken six over land. UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL TELEPHOTO fl
Caption: HFP111601-11/16/59-BRIDGEPORT, CONN.: Transportation problem is solved high above Bridgeport, 11/16, as section of the Overhaul Dept. for the Army's H-34 helicopters was moved from the Bridgeport Airport to the Skiorsky Plant in Stratford. 17 Army helicopters in various stages of repair were airlifted by the S-60 flying crane over the five mile air route. Completed in one day in would have taken six over land. UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL TELEPHOTO fl
Object number2023.82.464
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