SKY 5 Transition from first to second helicopter
The first SKY 5 went into service in July 1979. It was a Hughes 500 D helicopter that had the distinctive “bumble bee” stripes and “circle 5” logo. WRAL upgraded to a new helicopter in 1984. It was also a Hughes 500 D helicopter, a fast and agile aircraft. Frank Beall became the third pilot assigned to fly SKY 5.