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Hiller CH-112 Nomad Helicopter (Serial No. 112264), Canadian Army.
Hiller CH-112 Nomad Helicopter (Serial No. 112264), Canadian Army.
The Hiller OH-23 Raven is a three-place, military light observation helicopter based on the Hiller Model 360. The Model 360 was designated by the company as the UH-12 ("UH" for United Helicopters), which was first flown in 1948.
Hiller CH-112 Nomad (U-12E) three-place, military light observation helicopter in Canadian Army service (27), Serial Nos. 112262-11285. Wikipedia and Harold Skaarup web page
Hiller Nomad Helicopter
Wikipedia Hiller Nomad Helicopter
Harold A Skaarup Web PageNomad (Hiller) 10269
Operational with Army Aviation Tactical Training School at CJATC, Rivers Camp, Manitoba, by 4 December 1961. To Camp Wainwright for summer exercises, 1962, attached to Headquarters, 1 Canadian Infantry Brigade Group, operated and maintained by staff from AATTS. Category D damage on 3 March 1965, struck wires in a river valley near Rivers. Carried out forced landing without further damage. To Calgary in April and May 1967 for exercises with Fort Gary Horse armoured regiment. With No. 4 Flying Training School at CFB Rivers, Manitoba after Integration. Crashed 10 June 1970 at Rivers while attempting 180 degree turn during autorotation. 2 fatalities, Capt. K. Young and Capt. M.P. Barrett. No CAF serial number was ever marked.From 112269
Serving at No. 4 Advanced Flying School at time of crash.
1961-09-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1970-07-21 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
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