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The MH-53 helicopters were originally HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giants" used by the U.S. Air Force in the Southeast Asia War. Over the years, however, they received many upgrades and improvements. After the 1960s, they were completely re-skinned and had their engines and rotors replaced. Along with these improvements came a new designation, MH-53 ("M" for Multi-mission and "H" for helicopter).


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The MH-53 helicopters were originally HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giants" used by the U.S. Air Force in the Southeast Asia War. Over the years, however, they received many upgrades and improvements. After the 1960s, they were completely re-skinned and had their engines and rotors replaced. Along with these improvements came a new designation, MH-53 ("M" for Multi-mission and "H" for helicopter).

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Staff Sgt. Bruce Gjetley, 388th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, prepares and inspects an F-35A pilot’s equipment prior to a sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath. Gjetley and about 215 other Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings are deployed to Europe for training with units from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force and air forces from other NATO allies. The 34th Fighter Squadron has been sharing facilities with the 493rd Fighter Squadron, which flies the F-15C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Micah Garbarino)
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F-35A pilots from the 34th Fighter Squadron and F-15C pilots from the 493rd Fighter Squadron listen to a briefing prior to flying a training mission from RAF Lakenheath. Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, deployed the F-35A overseas for the first time. While in Europe, they will train with units from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force and air forces from other NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Micah Garbarino)
Maj. Luke Harris, an F-35A pilot from the 34th Fighter Squadron talks to 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief Staff Sgt. Zachary Kasperek prior to flying a training mission at RAF Lakenheath. Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, deployed the F-35A overseas for the first time. While in Europe, they will train with units from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force and air forces from other NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Micah Garbarino)
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