Bell Helicopter 1944

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Description

Unused / unissued material. - Location and dates unknown / unclear.

Buffalo Armory, New York, United States of America (USA).

Various shots of a small two seater Bell model 30 helicopter being put through it paces - inside an aircraft hanger.

Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
61163
Sort Number:
UN 0910 J
Time in/Out:
01:43:27:00 / 01:44:14:00
Canister:
UN 910 J
Film ID:
1897.27
Issue Date:

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  • The aircraft shown is a prototype Bell model 30 helicopter, Reg. No. NX41868.

    The location is the Buffalo Armory in New York.

    The date of the display was 10 May 1944.

    The pilot is Floyd Carlson.

    jamied 17th May 2012
  • Thanks.

    British Pathé 10th Aug 2012

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