Jolly Green Giant (helicopter)

Jolly Green Giant (helicopter)

"Jolly Green Giant" is the nickname given to certain Combat Search and Rescue helicopters of the United States Air Force. The name comes from the Jolly Green Giant advertising icon.

*HH-3E "Jolly Green Giant" a variant of the H-3 Sea King
*HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant" a variant of the CH-53 Sea Stallion


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