TH-57 Landing on USS Lexington Marks the End of an Era in Naval Helicopter Training

TH-57 lands aboard decommissioned aircraft carrier to join Museum collection as the U.S. Navy Navy transitions to the new TH-73A Thrasher.

On Jul. 30, 2025, a TH-57C Sea Ranger helicopter belonging to Helicopter Squadron 28 (HT-28) landed aboard decommissioned aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV 16) Museum on the Bay. According to the U.S. Navy, the landing paid tribute to decades of TH-57C Sea Ranger’s service and marked also the U.S. Navy’s transition to the new TH-73A Thrasher helicopter. Contents TH-57 lands aboard decommissioned aircraft carrier to join Museum collection as the U.S. Navy Navy transitions to the new TH-73A Thrasher. TH-73 Thrasher

Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 8, stationed at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Florida, is one of the Navy’s advan