‘Phrogs for the Air Force

The CH-46, originally know as the Vertol 107, was first designed for the Army, then evaluated by the Marines, and bought by both the Marines and the Navy. Not surprisingly, Boeing Vertol made a pitch to the Air Force that they too should operate it, but alas, the blue suiters declined to buy the Phrog.…

The CH-46, originally know as the Vertol 107, was first designed for the Army, then evaluated by the Marines, and bought by both the Marines and the Navy. Not surprisingly, Boeing Vertol made a pitch to the Air Force that they too should operate it, but alas, the blue suiters declined to buy the Phrog. Still, there’s some impressive footage, and you see the 107 in Army markings.

 

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  1. SFC Dunlap 173d RVN

    Yup, sure got our money’s worth out of this airframe.

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  2. Casey

    First, I want to see an Osprey land on water as shown on the video.
    Second, every time I see a reference to the Phrog I am reminded of the Peter, Paul, and Mary song “I’m in Love with a Big Blue Frog.” Just sayin’…

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