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Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk (Knighthawk), HSC-9 Tridents 2015
Fly with the HSC-9 Tridents in this hand-crafted Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk (Knighthawk) model. Each model is carefully carved from wood and hand painted to provide a piece you’ll treasure.
- 16 inches
- Made from Mahogany
- US Naval Aviator Owned Business
HSC-9 traces its history back to Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron THREE which was established 18 June 1952, at the Naval Air Facility, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The TRIDENTS commenced operations flying the Piaseki UH-25B helicopter, and later transitioned to the Sikorsky H-19 and SH-34 Helicopters. HS-3 was the first Atlantic Fleet operational squadron to operate with the gas turbine powered SH-A SEA KING, followed later by the SH-3D, and finally the SH-3H TACNAV equipped helicopter. Additionally in 1982, HS-3 became the first squadron to deploy with the AQS-13E Sonar Data Computer.
During the early 1960’s, HS-3 was deployed aboard the USS VALLEY FORGE (CVS 45) and the USS INTREPID (CVS 11). In 1962 onboard the USS WASP (CVS 18), HS-3 participated in the naval blockade of Cuba. The TRIDENTS began an active role in the space program on 24 May 1962 when then Skipper CDR J. M. Wondergem picked up LCDR M. S. Carpenter from his Aurora 7 spacecraft and delivered him to the USS INTREPID. Astronauts Carpenter, Grissom, Young, Collins, Gordon, Conrad, Mcdevitt, Scott, and Schweiktart all ended their space journeys with rides aboard TRIDENT helicopters.
In 1967 HS-3 deployed aboard the USS RANDOLF (CVS 15), and in 1970 the TRIDENTS conducted their first operations aboard the USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59). In the early 1970’s, the squadron participated in the relief of Tunisian flood victims, rescuing or relocating 630 people while transporting over 43,000 pounds of food and medical supplies. In recognition of this humanitarian support, the squadron was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation. HS-3 won the Battle “E” in 1973 and 1978, as well as the Isbell Trophy in 1974 and 1978.
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