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Naval Helicopter Association Historical Society
SH-60F Update
By CAPT Bill Personius, USN (Ret.), President, NHAHS LTM#46 / RW#16213
We have a Dedication Date for the SH60F Lassen Medal of Honor Memorial - Friday, 19 January 2024! This will be the 55 Year Anniversary of LT Lassen receiving his Medal of Honor (16 Jan 1969).
It is happening! The CDR Clyde Lassen, USN (Ret.) Medal of Honor Memorial SH60F Helicopter Display Aircraft has been approved. The helicopter is currently on the base and being restored.
Engineering and construction contracts are being solidified along with a whole host of many action items that are taking place to make the Dedication Ceremony a success and we could use your help.
Planning Milestones:
Engineering:
Contract - Sign
Stanchion Design
Mounting Bracket Design
NAVFAC Endorsement/Approval of Design
Construction:
Contract - Sign
Start Date/Groundbreaking - 1 Sept 2023 Proposed
Completion Date - 15 Dec 2023
Aircraft Placement - 2- 18 Jan 2023
Dedication Ceremony - 19 Jan 2024
Aircraft
Sand/Prep Airframe for Paint
Weigh
Install Blank Off Plates for All Openings
Prep Paint Blades
Prep Cabin for Closure
Solar Electric – install to power exhaust fan, and lighting
Paint
Close
Mount
Dedication Ceremony:
CNAP/Base PAO’s Plan with NHAHS PAO
POC CAPT Dave Bean, USN (Ret.)
Notify CHINFO
Guest List - 10 Star Holiday Party List, San Diego, Coronado, Crew, Family, Friends, Tenant Commands, NBC, NRSW, etc.
Invite Guest Speaker
Finance/Fundraising:
Campaign Plan - Execute
Raise $250K
NHAHS has currently raised $90K. We need your help to make donations and let us know of others who might be interested in supporting this effort. We expect the project to cost $250K. This is not just a project for NAS North Island but a Helicopter Community Project paying tribute to Clyde Lassen and his crew along with all the men and women who work at the Master Helicopter Base. This is a project that should have been accomplished years ago and will be good for the base, helicopter and local communities, Naval Aviation and the Navy. Please consider making a donation. See the adjacent page for making donations.
Keep your turns up! Regards,
CAPT Bill Personius, USN (Ret.) LTM #46 / RW#16213 President
Naval Helicopter Association Historical Society (NHAHS)
https://www.nhahistoricalsociety.org/ PO Box 180578
Coronado, CA 92178-0578
