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An Air Force Reserve HH-34J Choctaw from the 304th ARS Portland, Ore. The 304th ARS was the first operational helicopter squadron in the Air Force Reserve. Former Navy anti-submarine warfare helicopters were initially put to good use as interim rescue airframes. (Photo courtesy/Ron Olsen)


First AF Reserve rescue helicopter

An Air Force Reserve HH-34J Choctaw from the 304th ARS Portland, Ore. The 304th ARS was the first operational helicopter squadron in the Air Force Reserve. Former Navy anti-submarine warfare helicopters were initially put to good use as interim rescue airframes. (Photo courtesy/Ron Olsen)

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