HMM-363 Camp Carol Downed Bird 1968

CPL George T. Curtis Crew Chief HMM-363 is attaching the lifting rig to this UH-34D. One of the flight crews is opening the fuel drains. Draining fuel was done to lighten the load for external. The blade folding CRUTCH is on the ground to the left. It will be used to fold the Main Rotor Blades so they can be placed in the Main Rotor Blade Saddle that will be attached to the tail boom.This helicopter will be returned to Phu Bai for repair and will fly again two days later.