Sikorsky HO4S-3 ``Horse'' Pictures

Walkaround photos of the National Aviation Museum's HO4S-3 helicopter, in RCN colours.

Our thanks to David Askett for allowing us to use his photos.

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Closeup of cockpit area. Note folded main rotor blades.

Photo by: David Askett

Original artwork on starboard side of nose, commemorating rescues and special service performed over the years.

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Closeup of front landing gear.

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Screens over engine cooling air intakes, artwork on nose.

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Huge dayglo red #4 on nose, nose gear.

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Mount for winch (not fitted) above sliding cabin door, starboard side.

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Mid fuselage details.

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Starboard side main landing gear.

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Closeup of starboard nose gear, footsteps, fuel filler.

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Tail section (colourful!)

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Starboard side of tailboom, note supports for folded main rotor blades.

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Another view of red main rotor blade supports.

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Tail rotor, from port side.

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Rear view of helicopter.

Photo by: David Askett