23.08.1950 First lost to enemy action of a SAR helicopter. A Sikorski HO3S-1 of HU-1 squadron was hit by small arms fire near Sariwon in North Korea. The pilot fly its bullet riddled chopper almost 160 kms before cash land in the Han River. Sikorsky S-51/H-5/R-5/HO3S/WS.51 Dragonfly/Widgeon
23.08.1951 Combat debut of F2H Banshee. F2H of VF-172 flying from the USS Essex attacks communist targets in North Korea. Mc.Donnell F2H Banshee
23.08.1954 First flight of YC-130 Hercules, one of the greatest planes of all times, used by many countries around the world and due constant upgrading is still used by the USAF . Lockheed C-130/L-100 Hercules