I hate Chinooks as much as I hate Sea Stallions. When I became a Landing Signal Man on my carrier I would always have to get a harness and safety line, which I had clip to a padeye so I didn’t end up getting blown down the deck LMBO!
I agree about Sea Stallions. They look too darn heavy and a bit sluggish.. I love the Chinook for it’s abilities as a workhorse. You’ve been there so my opinions are less qualified of course.