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M.A.S.H./Medevac Helicopters
URL: http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Rotary/MASH/HE12.htm

Description:
Essay about the use of medevac and mobile Army surgical hospital (MASH) helicopters to transport wounded troops during wars. Helicopters discussed include the Bell 47 (which appeared in the television show M.A.S.H.), the Sikorsky S-51, Bell Model 204 (the "Huey"), and others. From the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission.

Publisher:
U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission

Extra Keywords
air medical service Korean War medivac dustoff

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Aeronautics, Military
Helicopters
Transport of sick and wounded

LII Database Information:
Record 20678 created by Jennifer English on 02/16/2006
Last modification on 02/21/2006
Published: 02/23/2006  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20678