Sikorsky HRS-2 helicopter
Marines hook up a cargo net on a Sikorsky HRS-2 helicopter (BuNo 130168) assigned to Marine transport squadron HMR-161 during "Operation Haylift II", which started on 23 February 1953. Over a four day period, an average of 12 HRS-2s, flew from dawn to dusk carrying a combined total of 14,330 kg (31,589 lb) per hour. Each aircraft made 27 round trips of the 24 km (15 mi) leg and carried 11 tons of supplies. Picture by Sgt. Robert E. Kiser, USMC
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