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Description U.S. Navy sailors trying to fight a fire on the amphibious assault ship USS Guam (LPH-9) on 19 July 1981. While operating 50 km southeast of Morehead City, North Carolina (USA), a Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion crashed into another CH-53 and a Bell UH-1N Twin Huey upon landing. 4 crewmen died and 10 were injured.
Date Taken on 19 July 1981
Source U.S. Navy Naval Aviation News December 1981 [1]
Author USN

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