An Army Hu-1A helicopter takes off with a load of food for persons stranded by flooding south of Castle Rock, Colo.
Date
1965
Summary
An Army HU-1A helicopter is a few feet above the ground enroute to flood victims south of Castle Rock with food supplies, Douglas County, Colorado. The pilot wears a white helmet and the helicopter has white crosses on it, and moving rotor and tail blades.
Description
1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Subject
Castle Rock (Colo.)--1960-1970; Disaster relief--Colorado--Castle Rock--1960-1970; Floods--Colorado--Castle Rock--1960-1970; Helicopters--Colorado--Castle Rock--1960-1970; Military air pilots--Colorado--Castle Rock--1960-1970; United States. Army.
Geographic Area
Castle Rock (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710006851
Notes
Stamps on back of photoprint read: "Medical Illustration and Audio Visual Activity. Fitzsimons General Hospital, Denver, Colorado, 80240" and "416 1965"; Title typed on label on back of photoprint; additional information: "A field kitchen had been set up at the emergency relief center in Castle Rock."; R7100068512
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