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Milton council weighs accepting Navy TH‑57C helicopter as static display and possible transfer of longtime T‑28 plane
Summary
Council discussed accepting a decommissioned TH‑57C helicopter from NAS Whiting Field as a static display and whether to let the city’s long-standing T‑28 airplane be transferred to Foley; staff recommended accepting the helicopter and seeking engineering authorization for pedestal work while deferring final placement until community input is gathered.
Milton — The City of Milton discussed accepting a decommissioned TH‑57C helicopter from NAS Whiting Field and the Naval Aviation Museum as a static display and weighed a proposal to transfer the city’s long-standing T‑28 airplane to Foley.
City Manager Ed Spears briefed council on the offer, saying Jones South Development’s involvement would not affect this item, and staff recommended accepting the helicopter and pursuing engineering to determine pedestal and foundation needs. Randy Roy, the invited speaker from NAS Whiting Field,…
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