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Bell OH-58A 70-15258 Restoration |
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OH-58 enters restoration. When it was purchased as surplus it was completely stripped out. Taken in Georgia Sep 2001. |
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After several months of hard work, a few swear words and a couple dollars, the Kiowa is ready for a test flight. Pilot Pat Rodgers handles her with finesse. |
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After some adjustments and a few more test flights, Pat and the OH-58 head for a long flight to California. They arrive in March 2002. |
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OH-58 Cockpit. Pat on take-off. The Kiowa takes off |
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Flying in the Kiowa!! |
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My Favorite-OH-58 over March Field. Hemet Ryan airport Diamond Lake |
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Photos by Doug Allen and Shayne Meder do not copy without permission |
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Beautiful mountains with snow. Roxane in the Kiowa French Valley Airport |
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The Kiowa sets a world record!! |
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