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You're correct on all of these.  They are all in varying condition and states of completeness, although none have the Swiveling Gunners Station (SGS) in its complete state, which is a real shame.


- 66-8827: Has a partial SGS, and was lovingly restored a few years ago prior to being put back on display in a different area of the base.  Although I didn't physically assist in the restoration, I provided help to the team in regard to photos of markings, stencils, etc.  It is one of the most complete of them all, and the restoration gave it a fresh paint scheme (though in a gloss finish for better weather resistance and preservation).

- 66-8830: Probably the most complete of them all, but sadly not displayed.  The last I saw of it, it was being stored (thankfully, indoors) with its wing detached.  If the museum ever manages to get funding for another building, it will hopefully be placed back on display.

- 66-8831:  Displayed outdoors, with no plans to move it indoors or be repainted.  It could really use a new paint job (last painted in 1988, I believe).  Notably, this is the only airframe that wore any sort of disruptive camouflage scheme at any point in the program (long since removed).

- 66-8832:  Of them all, this one is in the worst condition.  It's still sitting outdoors at Ft. Rucker, and it's not even on display anymore.  One person has reported that the tail rotor blades were, inexplicably, cut off; not removed, but actually cut off.  I have no idea why that would ever be done.


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