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The Bell 47 was produced in large numbers (@5000) by Bell Helicopter in Buffalo, N.Y. and under license in Italy, Japan and the U.K. It was the definitive light helicopter of the 1950's to early 60's with many firsts such as military Med Evac ( M.A.S.H.), first helicopter to fly over the HImalayan Mountains, first T.V. news helicopter, starred iin a T.V. series and even earned a spot in the M.O.M.A. in N.Y.C.

 

This three seat model a BELL 47G-3B-1 shows 166 still on the FAA aircraft registry and can be found still doing service typically offering short helicopter rides to paying passengers at fairs, seaside and resort locations and the like.

 

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Leica ME 35 Lux FLE

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Paul and Stuart, thank you both.

Stuart you are right about the show, by Desilu Studios. Beautiful shots of the MOMA in your collection.

 

As you may have gathered, I love to see older aircraft still flying and earning their keep. I can appreciate when they are retired to museums having earned an honorable retirement. Seeing them mangled as art pieces is a bit like seeing an old Leica Or Hassie film camera mangled to create an art piece. I can't help wistfully wishing someone will rescue them from their fate and put them right and in use.

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You should try to visit the Shuttleworth collection near Bedford, England on one of their flying days when many aircraft of nearly 100 years ago are flown. This was the home airfield used in the film Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines.

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The Bell 47 was produced in large numbers (@5000) by Bell Helicopter in Buffalo, N.Y. and under license in Italy, Japan and the U.K. It was the definitive light helicopter of the 1950's to early 60's with many firsts such as military Med Evac ( M.A.S.H.), first helicopter to fly over the HImalayan Mountains, first T.V. news helicopter, starred iin a T.V. series and even earned a spot in the M.O.M.A. in N.Y.C.

 

This three seat model a BELL 47G-3B-1 shows 166 still on the FAA aircraft registry and can be found still doing service typically offering short helicopter rides to paying passengers at fairs, seaside and resort locations and the like.

 

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Leica ME 35 Lux FLE

 

Ah, these good old days, the Belgian heli-postal service and all that ! Thanks for a suggestive and excellent Leica pix.

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Thank you Bill. I was/am a fixed wing guy and my one hour of dual in a 47 was a very humbling experience. It made me hesitate to walk and chew gum for fear my coordination may not be up to the task.

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