Historic Helicopter

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HISTORIC HELICOPTER ON DISPLAY AT MABRY

A historic helicopter is now on public display at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. The Choctaw chopper was used to transport Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy during their tenure as Presidents of the United States.

Dubbed “Army One,” The chopper was flown from Fort Belvoir, Virginia to the White House and other important locations to shuttle the Presidents and VIPS.

The unique two-tone paint adaptation of brown and white was featured worldwide in news media reports as the world’s leaders moved about.

The aircraft was transferred to the Texas National Guard in 1962 where it was used on several missions including transporting Lyndon Johnson during his post-presidency. It was retired from active duty in November of 1972.

The aircraft was restored by the men and women of the Texas National Guard Combined Support and Maintenance Shop #2. Visitors to Camp Mabry can view the helicopter and read the narratives nearby. It can also be seen while driving on MoPac in Austin. H

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