A helicopter lands on deck of USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) while she is underway in the Atlantic supporting the Mercury-Atlas 7 orbital mission. Deck crew chocks wheels of the helicopter after landing.
U.S. Marine Corp UH 34D takes off from deck of the USS Spiegel Grove (LSD 32) while underway in the Atlantic supporting the Mercury-Atlas 7 orbital mission. Deck crew plugs in auxiliary power unit to assist start of the helicopter. Crewman removes the unit after start, and the helicopter takes off.
Two UH 34D helicopters seen on the deck of USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) while underway in Atlantic Ocean in support of NASA Mercury-Atlas 7 orbital mission. A third helicopter approaches and lands on the deck, guided by a Landing Signal Officer using paddles. After landing and shutdown, crews fold the tail section of the helicopter.
Deck crew of USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) move a U.S. Marine Corps UH 34D helicopter to takeoff position on the deck. They plug in auxiliary power and unfold helicopter tail and main rotor blades. Engine starts and rotors turn. Signal Officer uses paddles to direct chock removal and the helicopter takes off. These operation are in support of NASA Mercury-Atlas 7 space mission.
U.S. Marine Corp UH 34D helicopter rapidly approaches stern of the USS Spiegel Grove (LSD 32) for landing, while underway in Atlantic supporting NASA Mercury-Atlas 7 orbital mission. Landing Signal Officer uses paddles to guide pilot during landing.
Numerous aerial views of the USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) underway in calm waters of the Atlantic Ocean while operating in support of the NASA Mercury-Atlas 7 space mission. Views are from one of the ship's helicopters.
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