62-02128

 

 

62-02128, Boeing build number B-044, was a CH-47A helicopter. The U.S. Army acceptance date was 4 January 1964. 62-02128 accumulated 2,116.2 aircraft hours.    At some point, 62-02128 was assigned to the 147th Assault Helicopter Support Company (ASHC) - "Hillclimbers" in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and remained there through April 1967.    On 20 July 1966, while enroute on a combat mission, 62-02128 was struck in the bottom by small arms fire, damaging the structure. The aircraft was repaired in theater.    On 5 August 1966, while enroute on a combat mission, 62-02128 was struck by small arms fire in the bottom, damaging the structure. The aircraft was repaired in theater.    On 30 September 1966, while enroute on a close air support mission, 62-02128 was struck in the right side by small arms fire, damaging the fuel system and structure. The aircraft was repaired in theater.    In May 1967, 62-02128 was transferred to the New Cumberland Army Depot (NCAD), 1st Army, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for maintenance.    In November 1967, 62-02128 was transferred to Fort Eustis, Virginia, for use in the 67U technical school for aircraft mechanics.    In August 1972, 62-02128 was transferred to NCAD for maintenance.    In June 1973, 62-02128 was transferred to the National Guard (WP6QAA), where it remained through at least December 1975.    At some point, 62-02128 was possibly in storage at Davis Monthan through about May 1992.    On 7 July 1992, 62-02128 was inducted into the D model program and converted to 92-00296.    As of 7 July 1992, the last known location of 62-02128 was at Boeing during the conversion.    Aircraft status: Converted to D model.

 

 

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