Routinely installed on the Navy SH-3D helicopters used to recover Apollo astronauts following splashdown, the BL-2330 series hoist was employed in the recovery of every astronaut of the Apollo program. This particular hoist was installed in the resue helcopter used for the recovery of Apollo 8 astronuts in December 1968.
The Breeze Corporation donated this winch to the Smithsonian in 1970.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Manufacturer
Breeze Corporation Inc.
Dimensions
Overall: 27.9 × 25.4 × 43.2cm, 17.2kg (11 in. × 10 in. × 1 ft. 5 in., 38lb.)
Materials
Body: aluminum; exposed elements (level-wind screw, the cable guide, etc.): Stainless Steel; metal foil; paint
Inventory Number
A19710039000
Credit Line
Gift of Breeze Corporation
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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