Description

40th Air Rescue and Recovery Squadron Super Jolly Green Giant HH-53 Model

Fly with the 40th Air Rescue and Recovery Squadron in this handcrafted HH-53 Super Jolly Green Giant Model. Each model is carved from wood and hand painted to provide a unique piece that will always be treasured.

• Length – 16 inches
• Made from Mahogany
• US Veteran-Owned Business
• Officially Licensed by Sikorsky
• The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger.

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40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron

Active – September 1967 – January 1976

Country – United States

Branch – United States Air Force

Type – Squadron

Role – Rescue & Recovery

Part of 3d Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Group

Nickname – BUFF

Engagements

Vietnam War

Operation Ivory Coast

Operation Eagle Pull

Operation Frequent Wind

40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (40th ARRS) was a helicopter rescue squadron of the USAF active during the Vietnam War.

History

40th ARRS was activated at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base in September 1967 with HH-3s which were known as the “Jolly Green Giants” or “Jollys” (after the H-53’s arrived they were nicknamed “Nitnoy.”, Thai for ‘small’) When HH-53s arrived they were called the “Super Jollys” or “BUFF.”(Big Ugly Fat F—kers”.

March 1968, Detachment 2 of the 37th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron at Udorn RTAFB operating HH-3s and HH-53Bs was transferred to the 40th ARRS.

The 40th moved to Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base on 21 July 1971.