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Batman47 Board Founder/CNC User is Offline Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 394 Karma: 5 applaud / smite 425 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:19 am    Post subject: Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eighty Five [HC-85] · Quote Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eighty Five [HC-85] "Golden Gators" Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eighty Five has the Mission of providing Fleet Contributory Support for target launch, target/torpedo recovery and utility operations in support of the Southern California Offshore Range. They conduct ground and all-weather flight operations; both sea based and shore based search and rescue to include plane guard for amphibious ships; are capable of performing logistical support, including transfer of cargo, personnel and medical evacuation; and provide emergency disaster assistance and evacuation. The Squadron is slated to replace H-3s with CH-60s in the near future. HC 85 has flown the Sikorsky H-3 Sea King helicopter in the performance of its mission for the last 28 years in 4 configurations. The squadron began with the SH-3A model, worked its way through the SH-3D and SH-3H, and currently employs the UH-3H. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/hc-85.htm _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license
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