USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) at sea underway to the splashdown location of the Aurora 7 capsule used in the Mercury-Atlas 7 orbital mission. Waves break over bow of LSD. United States Marine Corps UH-34D helicopters on board the USS Spiegel Grove.
United States Marine Corps UH 34D helicopter hovering over deck of USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) practicing capsule recovery using a mock space capsule, during the Mercury-Atlas 7 orbital mission. After a while, a forklift removes the mock capsule from the landing area and the helicopter sets down.
U.S. Marine Corp UH 34D helicopter lands on deck of USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) while the ship is underway in the Atlantic, in support of the Mercury-Atlas 7 orbital mission. Pilot and copilot are seen in cockpit while engine is still running. After shutdown, deck crews fold the main rotor blades and roll the helicopter away from the landing spot.
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.
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.
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