Cobra AH-1 - Keith Moore Post 440 American Legion, Hwy 218, New Salem, NC
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NCDaywalker
N 35° 08.104 W 080° 22.484
17S E 556963 N 3888200
This Cobra AH-1 is located as a static display on the front lawn of the Keith Moore American Legion Post 440 on Hwy NC 218 near New Salem.
Waymark Code: WM761R
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2009
Views: 8
I have seen this helicopter many times while going to and returning home from my daughter's home in the Charlotte, NC area. The post home is located on a curve that sneaks up on you. If you are not careful on this road you will be part of the display. It is on a concrete pad with shrubbery and small fence to keep one at arms length from the chopper. It is in pretty good condition with a mini-gun on the nose and rocket pods mounted each side. From descriptions I located on several internet sites, I think this may be the AH-1F version. If you enjoy these static displays, this is one you should not miss.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): AH-1F Cobra
Tail Number: (S/N): 015587
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Keith Moore American Legion Post 440, Hwy NC 218, New Salem, NC
inside / outside: outside
Other Information:: Not listed
Access restrictions: Not listed
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