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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 Usage conditions apply
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