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Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, HC-4 Black Stallions 1990

Fly with the HC-4 Black Stallions again with this 16 inch wooden CH-53E helo model. Carefully carved from Mahogany and painted, it will provide a unique treasure that you’ll be proud to display.

• 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.

Sikorsky®, SUPER STALLION™, associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used under license by Squadron Nostalgia LLC

Being a forward-deployed squadron, HC-4 stands ready for many short fused missions. The MH-53E has the ability to meet these requirements swiftly, with its unique lifting capability of 25,000 pounds external and 18,000 pounds internal, a range of up to 600 miles or further with aerial refueling and ability to self lift virtually anywhere in NAVCENT/NAVEUR Areas of Responsibilities (AORs). The helicopter squadron for fleet logistical support is headquartered at the Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily referred to the “Hub of the Med”. The Black Stallions and their fleet remain on call to employ their unique lift capability and range to all theater commanders.

The 1977 arrival of four RH-53D helicopters to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron TWO FOUR (VR-24) ushered in a new era in combat logistics support. Entitled Vertical Onboard Delivery (VOD), the “VOD Squad” of VR-24 possessed a helicopter heavy lift capability never before seen in the Mediterranean Theater. The “VOD Squad” provided service to ships of the SIXTH FLEET until 1983 when their helicopters were transferred to the Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM)community.

Foreseeing an expansion of the VOD mission, the Navy purchased the new, three engine, seven blade, Sikorsky CH-53E “Super Stallion” and on 6 May 1983, HELSUPPRON FOUR was established as the Navy’s first heavy lift, helicopter combat support squadron. At the helm was CDR R.A. McDaniels, a VR-24 pilot, joined by many of his old squadron-mates as “HC-4 Plankowners.”