$39.95
For half a century the Boeing Vertol UH-46D Sea Knight served the U.S. Armed Forces as a dependable, rugged workhorse. The first Sea Knight was delivered to the Marines in 1964 and shortly after began its military service during the Vietnam War. This assault transport helicopter would deliver troops, supplies, and equipment regardless of the time of day, weather conditions, or type of danger it would be flying into.
During the Vietnam War, the UH-46’s were used to carry troops and cargo to and from Navy ships that were in the China Sea. By 1968 the “Phrog”, as it was affectionately known, had flown 75,000 hours on 180,000 missions, and had carried half a million troops. 8,700 of those missions included rescuing wounded service members. Called the “mailman, supplier and guardian angel to the Navy fleet”, UH-46’s were used for sea and ground rescues, vertical replenishment, mail delivery, transporting personnel, and many other duties. The Sea Knight was used in every major Marine conflict from Vietnam until its retirement in 2015.
Our Sea Knight, tail number 152491, was built in 1966 as a UH-46A, and later converted to a UH-46D. During her storied lifetime, ‘2491’ served with Navy Helicopter Combat Support Squadrons 5, 7, and 11, as a ground trainer at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis, and was struck off charge in 2003. In 2004 Columbia Helicopters obtained ‘2491’ for parts, and in 2017 it began a new career with Scroggins Aviation Mockup & Effects as a movie prop. Read all about this amazing helicopter on our PlaneTags blog.
MotoArt was able to preserve portions of the original aircraft skin and is honored to be able to offer a very limited run of 2,000 Boeing Vertol UH-46D Sea Knight PlaneTags. The weathered patina tells the tale of one tough, unrelenting helicopter – just like those who flew them. Share this cherished memento with a veteran or add one to your own collection today!
Vertol® and Sea Knight® are registered trademarks of others. MotoArt is not affiliated with, connected to or sponsored by either
- Please Note: Due to limited quantities, combination colors you may receive will vary.
*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully
PlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.
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As with all the Planetags I have purchased this item is a nice piece of history to own
There is not use just display!
Great finishes and appearance. Thanks Motoart!
Love it. Should do other Navy 46’s so I can buy more.
The products offered are top quality and I always appreciate the discounts offered on occasion especially for a retired senior and former 46 year airline employee
I added it to my collection of skin tags I have been collecting on the ‘frame’ I also purchased through your group. I love it, I love the history I read about each piece of amazing technology I collect and whenever a friend or family member comes over they go look at what new tags I got and love reading the description. I LOVE reading them over and over. Such amazing pieces of history
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