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The tail code on this CH-46E Sea Knight, although barely visible, is YT which indicates this aircraft last served with Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron 164 (HMMT-164) “Knightriders” based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton in California. Considering the patch work exterior and its presence in North Carolina it is likely that this CH-46E has undergone repair at Fleet Readiness Center East and is seen during a maintenance test flight prior to being repainted.

Fleet Readiness Center East is the Department of Defense Vertical Lift Center of Excellence. Located aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., FRC East provides aviation maintenance, engineering, and logistics support to 202 Navy and Marine Corps activities, 24 foreign nations, five U. S. Air Force activities, three U.S. Army activities, and two other federal agencies.

The following information is courtesy of Boeing.

Boeing CH-46E OVERVIEW

First employed in the Vietnam War, the Sea Knight is the oldest type helicopter currently flying in front-line U.S. military service. Since 1964 the "Phrog" has served as the Marines' medium-lift assault helicopter. The CH-46 fleet remains capable, reliable and economical thanks to modification programs, under which dynamic components have been replaced with new components designed to improve corrosion resistance, increase wear protection and improve component damage tolerance. Other improvements include: larger fuel tanks, effectively doubling mission radius from 80 nautical miles (148 km) to more than to 160 nautical miles (297 km). Cockpit compatibility with night-vision goggles. Emergency flotation systems. Upgraded engine condition control systems. Enhanced communication and navigation control systems.

In addition to moving troops and equipment in Marine combat assault missions, the Sea Knight is used for medical evacuation, aircraft recovery, firefighting, disaster relief and search and rescue operations.

Marine Corps CH-46E Milestone Dates

1962 - Rollout of the first USMC CH-46A.
1964 - Delivery of the first Marine Corps CH-46A.
1964 - CH-46A released for fleet use.
1968 - First CH-46D delivery.
1971 - Final CH-46 delivery.
1975 - CH-46D to CH-46E conversion upgrade program begins.
1980 - Safety, Reliability, and Maintainability (SR&M) program begins.
1983 - CH-46E upgrade conversion program ends.

I heard the distinct sound of the CH-46 landing and taking off from the local Sheriff heli pad and when I stepped outside I noticed 5 of them. I thought we where at war so I picked up my camera and started shooting. Turns out they where only training doing touch and go landings.

The Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight is a medium-lift tandem rotor transport helicopter, used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to provide all-weather, day-or-night assault transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment. Assault Support is its primary function, and the movement of supplies and equipment is secondary. Additional tasks include combat support, search and rescue, support for forward refueling and rearming points, CASEVAC and Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP). The commercial version is the BV 107-II, commonly referred to as simply the "Vertol".