13 results found
Registration / Serial: | 75610 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HOS-1 |
C/n (msn): | 45-45531 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Coast Guard |
Aircraft Name: | Gander Express |
City / Airport: | West Chester - Brandywine (OQN)Map |
Region / Country: | Pennsylvania, United States |
Collection: | American Helicopter Museum and Education Center |
Photo Date: | 11 October 2024 |
Photo by: | J. RoyContact |
Photo ID: | 776921Submit Correction |
View count: | 52 |
This HOS-1, acquired and restored by the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC), was designated Gander Express following the 1946 rescue of injured passengers from a crashed Sabena Airlines DC-4 airliner in Gander, Newfoundland, by a Coast Guard HNS-1 (R-4) and the HOS-1 (R-6). Is AHMEC's HOS-1 the original Gander Express? We cannot be sure the entire aircraft is. While the log book and paper trail indicate that it is, the aircraft was received in parts and two major pieces (the fuselage and tail boom) did not perfectly align, suggesting those parts are from two aircraft.
Registration / Serial: | 75610 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HOS-1 |
C/n (msn): | 45-45531 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Coast Guard |
City / Airport: | West Chester - Brandywine (OQN)Map | Region / Country: | Pennsylvania, United States |
Photo Date: | 11 October 2024 |
Photo by: | J. RoyContact |
Registration / Serial: | 75610 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HOS-1 |
C/n (msn): | 45-45531 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Coast Guard |
Aircraft Name: | Gander Express |
City / Airport: | West Chester - Brandywine (OQN)Map |
Region / Country: | Pennsylvania, United States |
Collection: | American Helicopter Museum and Education Center |
Photo Date: | 11 October 2024 |
Photo by: | J. RoyContact |
Photo ID: | 776921Submit Correction |
View count: | 52 |
This HOS-1, acquired and restored by the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC), was designated Gander Express following the 1946 rescue of injured passengers from a crashed Sabena Airlines DC-4 airliner in Gander, Newfoundland, by a Coast Guard HNS-1 (R-4) and the HOS-1 (R-6). Is AHMEC's HOS-1 the original Gander Express? We cannot be sure the entire aircraft is. While the log book and paper trail indicate that it is, the aircraft was received in parts and two major pieces (the fuselage and tail boom) did not perfectly align, suggesting those parts are from two aircraft.
Registration / Serial: | 75610 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HOS-1 |
C/n (msn): | 45-45531 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Coast Guard |
City / Airport: | West Chester - Brandywine (OQN)Map | Region / Country: | Pennsylvania, United States |
Photo Date: | 11 October 2024 |
Photo by: | J. RoyContact |
Registration / Serial: | N74146 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Doman LZ-1A (R-6A) |
Manufacturers: | Sikorsky / Doman |
C/n (msn): | 165 |
Operator Titles: | Doman Helicopters |
City / Airport: | Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map |
Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
Collection: | New England Air Museum |
Photo Date: | 29 July 2023 |
Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
Photo ID: | 631150Submit Correction |
View count: | 204 |
This LZ-1A was built initially as a Sikorsky R-6 and TOC with the USAAF as 43-45480. The frame was selected for testing with the new Doman rotor-hub system. The blades are held on the hub similar to a variable-pitch airscrew blades and the rotor incorporates a gimbal mounting to provide the necessary tilting of the rotor disc. The flight tests were started in early 1950 with remarkably good results and so the larger LZ-2A Pelican followed. The LZ-1a is now on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial: | N74146 |
Aircraft Version: | Doman LZ-1A (R-6A) |
C/n (msn): | 165 |
Operator Titles: | Doman Helicopters |
City / Airport: | Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map | Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
Photo Date: | 29 July 2023 |
Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
Registration / Serial: | N74146 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Doman LZ-1A (R-6A) |
Manufacturers: | Sikorsky / Doman |
C/n (msn): | 165 |
Operator Titles: | Doman Helicopters |
City / Airport: | Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map |
Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
Collection: | New England Air Museum |
Photo Date: | 29 July 2023 |
Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
Photo ID: | 631150Submit Correction |
View count: | 204 |
This LZ-1A was built initially as a Sikorsky R-6 and TOC with the USAAF as 43-45480. The frame was selected for testing with the new Doman rotor-hub system. The blades are held on the hub similar to a variable-pitch airscrew blades and the rotor incorporates a gimbal mounting to provide the necessary tilting of the rotor disc. The flight tests were started in early 1950 with remarkably good results and so the larger LZ-2A Pelican followed. The LZ-1a is now on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial: | N74146 |
Aircraft Version: | Doman LZ-1A (R-6A) |
C/n (msn): | 165 |
Operator Titles: | Doman Helicopters |
City / Airport: | Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map | Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
Photo Date: | 29 July 2023 |
Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
Registration / Serial: | FAM-10 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | 147 |
Operator Titles: | Mexico - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Mexico City - Santa Lucía (MMSM / NLU)Map |
Country: | Mexico |
Collection: | Museo Militar de Aviación - MUMA |
Photo Date: | 23 March 2022 |
Photo by: | FabioBoeckliContact |
Photo ID: | 531758Submit Correction |
View count: | 220 |
Registration / Serial: | FAM-10 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | 147 |
Operator Titles: | Mexico - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Mexico City - Santa Lucía (MMSM / NLU)Map | Country: | Mexico |
Photo Date: | 23 March 2022 |
Photo by: | FabioBoeckliContact |
Registration / Serial: | FAM-10 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | 147 |
Operator Titles: | Mexico - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Mexico City - Santa Lucía (MMSM / NLU)Map |
Country: | Mexico |
Collection: | Museo Militar de Aviación - MUMA |
Photo Date: | 23 March 2022 |
Photo by: | FabioBoeckliContact |
Photo ID: | 531758Submit Correction |
View count: | 220 |
Registration / Serial: | FAM-10 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | 147 |
Operator Titles: | Mexico - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Mexico City - Santa Lucía (MMSM / NLU)Map | Country: | Mexico |
Photo Date: | 23 March 2022 |
Photo by: | FabioBoeckliContact |
Registration / Serial: | 43-45514 |
Alternate Serial: | 345514 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
Licence-built by: | Nash-Kelvinator |
C/n (msn): | 43-45514 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Fort Worth / Will Rogers Memorial Center [ Off-Airport ] |
Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
Event: | Southwestern Aviation Exposition 1946 |
Photo Date: | 8 March 1946 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Photo ID: | 512290Submit Correction |
View count: | 301 |
Delivering a pig to the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show, 'symbolizing the linking of the stock show with the first Southwestern Aviation Exposition'. The pilot was Lt Lord, an instructor at Sheppard Field. Note P-80A Shooting Star 44-85113. Photo from: University of Texas at Arlington
Registration / Serial: | 43-45514 |
Alternate Serial: | 345514 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | 43-45514 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Fort Worth / Will Rogers Memorial Center [ Off-Airport ] | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
Photo Date: | 8 March 1946 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Registration / Serial: | 43-45514 |
Alternate Serial: | 345514 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
Licence-built by: | Nash-Kelvinator |
C/n (msn): | 43-45514 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Fort Worth / Will Rogers Memorial Center [ Off-Airport ] |
Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
Event: | Southwestern Aviation Exposition 1946 |
Photo Date: | 8 March 1946 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Photo ID: | 512290Submit Correction |
View count: | 301 |
Delivering a pig to the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show, 'symbolizing the linking of the stock show with the first Southwestern Aviation Exposition'. The pilot was Lt Lord, an instructor at Sheppard Field. Note P-80A Shooting Star 44-85113. Photo from: University of Texas at Arlington
Registration / Serial: | 43-45514 |
Alternate Serial: | 345514 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | 43-45514 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Area: | Fort Worth / Will Rogers Memorial Center [ Off-Airport ] | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
Photo Date: | 8 March 1946 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Registration / Serial: | 43-45330 |
Alternate Serial: | 345330 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
Licence-built by: | Nash-Kelvinator |
C/n (msn): | |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
Location: | Not known |
Country: | China |
Photo Date: | 4 June 1945 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Photo ID: | 478137Submit Correction |
View count: | 255 |
Location is described as a rural road in China. The R-6As were based at Kunming, in Yunnan province, southern China, doing air crew rescues. The photo is likely to be within 100 miles of Kunming. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial: | 43-45330 |
Alternate Serial: | 345330 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
Location: | Not known | Country: | China |
Photo Date: | 4 June 1945 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Registration / Serial: | 43-45330 |
Alternate Serial: | 345330 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
Licence-built by: | Nash-Kelvinator |
C/n (msn): | |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
Location: | Not known |
Country: | China |
Photo Date: | 4 June 1945 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Photo ID: | 478137Submit Correction |
View count: | 255 |
Location is described as a rural road in China. The R-6As were based at Kunming, in Yunnan province, southern China, doing air crew rescues. The photo is likely to be within 100 miles of Kunming. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial: | 43-45330 |
Alternate Serial: | 345330 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
Location: | Not known | Country: | China |
Photo Date: | 4 June 1945 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Registration / Serial: | 75597 |
Military Code: | XC-24 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HOS-1 |
C/n (msn): | |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Unit Markings: | VX-3 |
City / Airport: | Schenectady - Schenectady County (KSCH / SCH)Map |
Region / Country: | New York, United States |
Event: | General Electric Air Research Demonstration 1946 |
Photo Date: | 21 June 1946 to 22 June 1946 |
Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
Photo ID: | 394198Submit Correction |
View count: | 402 |
General Electric held an airshow at Schenectady County Airport to celebrate the opening of its Air Research Center hangar - see photo 297323. Airframe reported to be 75597 which is credible. Photo courtesy of CW Bayer who wrote the interesting online book Flying Without Instruction about his father, test pilot Al Bayer.
Registration / Serial: | 75597 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HOS-1 |
C/n (msn): | |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
City / Airport: | Schenectady - Schenectady County (KSCH / SCH)Map | Region / Country: | New York, United States |
Photo Date: | 21 June 1946 to 22 June 1946 |
Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
Registration / Serial: | 75597 |
Military Code: | XC-24 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HOS-1 |
C/n (msn): | |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Unit Markings: | VX-3 |
City / Airport: | Schenectady - Schenectady County (KSCH / SCH)Map |
Region / Country: | New York, United States |
Event: | General Electric Air Research Demonstration 1946 |
Photo Date: | 21 June 1946 to 22 June 1946 |
Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
Photo ID: | 394198Submit Correction |
View count: | 402 |
General Electric held an airshow at Schenectady County Airport to celebrate the opening of its Air Research Center hangar - see photo 297323. Airframe reported to be 75597 which is credible. Photo courtesy of CW Bayer who wrote the interesting online book Flying Without Instruction about his father, test pilot Al Bayer.
Registration / Serial: | 75597 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HOS-1 |
C/n (msn): | |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
City / Airport: | Schenectady - Schenectady County (KSCH / SCH)Map | Region / Country: | New York, United States |
Photo Date: | 21 June 1946 to 22 June 1946 |
Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
Registration / Serial: | 75602 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HOS-1 |
C/n (msn): | |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Unit Markings: | VX-3 |
Location: | Not known |
Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
Photo Date: | 1 July 1946 to 1 April 1948 |
Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
Photo ID: | 384433Submit Correction |
View count: | 425 |
R-6A helicopter transferred to the US Navy. VX-3 was tasked with evaluating helicopters between July 1946 and April 1948, formed at NAS New York and moving to NAS Lakehurst. Photo by: Edgar Deigan
Registration / Serial: | 75602 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HOS-1 |
C/n (msn): | |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
Photo Date: | 1 July 1946 to 1 April 1948 |
Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
Registration / Serial: | 75602 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HOS-1 |
C/n (msn): | |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Unit Markings: | VX-3 |
Location: | Not known |
Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
Photo Date: | 1 July 1946 to 1 April 1948 |
Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
Photo ID: | 384433Submit Correction |
View count: | 425 |
R-6A helicopter transferred to the US Navy. VX-3 was tasked with evaluating helicopters between July 1946 and April 1948, formed at NAS New York and moving to NAS Lakehurst. Photo by: Edgar Deigan
Registration / Serial: | 75602 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HOS-1 |
C/n (msn): | |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
Photo Date: | 1 July 1946 to 1 April 1948 |
Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
Registration / Serial: | KN844 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
Licence-built by: | Nash-Kelvinator |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45486 ] |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map |
Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Photo Date: | 20 January 1949 |
Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
Photo ID: | 339539Submit Correction |
View count: | 470 |
Casualty evacuation trials at Brize Norton. The other aircraft types involved were the Bristol Sycamore, Auster Mk.6, Auster Avis, Chrislea Ace, Miles Gemini, and Scottish Aviation Pioneer. KN844 read from another photo.
Registration / Serial: | KN844 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45486 ] |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Photo Date: | 20 January 1949 |
Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
Registration / Serial: | KN844 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
Licence-built by: | Nash-Kelvinator |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45486 ] |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map |
Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Photo Date: | 20 January 1949 |
Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
Photo ID: | 339539Submit Correction |
View count: | 470 |
Casualty evacuation trials at Brize Norton. The other aircraft types involved were the Bristol Sycamore, Auster Mk.6, Auster Avis, Chrislea Ace, Miles Gemini, and Scottish Aviation Pioneer. KN844 read from another photo.
Registration / Serial: | KN844 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45486 ] |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Photo Date: | 20 January 1949 |
Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
Registration / Serial: | KN841 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
Licence-built by: | Nash-Kelvinator |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45424 ] |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
Location: | Not known |
Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
Photo Date: | 1950 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Photo ID: | 314074Submit Correction |
View count: | 844 |
'One of the more amusing performances of the RAF Display [at Farnborough in 1950] was that of the Sikorsky R-6 Hoverfly 2s (KN841, KN842, KN846 and KN862) of the AFEE, Beaulieu, which were transformed into 'elephants' with the addition of pink trunks and waggling ears.' Three of them performed each day to the directions of the 'Circus Ringmaster', Flt Sgt J D Hayhow. AFEE was the Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment. 27 R-6As went to the RAF and FAA. Photo from: Nationaal Archief (Netherlands)
Registration / Serial: | KN841 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45424 ] |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
Photo Date: | 1950 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Registration / Serial: | KN841 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
Licence-built by: | Nash-Kelvinator |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45424 ] |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
Location: | Not known |
Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
Photo Date: | 1950 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Photo ID: | 314074Submit Correction |
View count: | 844 |
'One of the more amusing performances of the RAF Display [at Farnborough in 1950] was that of the Sikorsky R-6 Hoverfly 2s (KN841, KN842, KN846 and KN862) of the AFEE, Beaulieu, which were transformed into 'elephants' with the addition of pink trunks and waggling ears.' Three of them performed each day to the directions of the 'Circus Ringmaster', Flt Sgt J D Hayhow. AFEE was the Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment. 27 R-6As went to the RAF and FAA. Photo from: Nationaal Archief (Netherlands)
Registration / Serial: | KN841 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45424 ] |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
Photo Date: | 1950 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Registration / Serial: | 43-28243 |
Alternate Serial: | 328243 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky XR-6A |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-28243 ] |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Heliport: | Bridgeport - Sikorsky Bridgeport Heliport (CT37)Map |
Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
Photo Date: | 22 November 1944 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Photo ID: | 139835Submit Correction |
View count: | 631 |
They've found a victim, figuratively speaking, for the XR-6 casualty litter test. The R-6 was a development of the R-4 Hoverfly with a nicely reshaped fuselage, making it look quite presentable among the early helicopters. Photo from: National Archives at Boston
Registration / Serial: | 43-28243 |
Alternate Serial: | 328243 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky XR-6A |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-28243 ] |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Heliport: | Bridgeport - Sikorsky Bridgeport Heliport (CT37)Map | Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
Photo Date: | 22 November 1944 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Registration / Serial: | 43-28243 |
Alternate Serial: | 328243 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky XR-6A |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-28243 ] |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Heliport: | Bridgeport - Sikorsky Bridgeport Heliport (CT37)Map |
Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
Photo Date: | 22 November 1944 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Photo ID: | 139835Submit Correction |
View count: | 631 |
They've found a victim, figuratively speaking, for the XR-6 casualty litter test. The R-6 was a development of the R-4 Hoverfly with a nicely reshaped fuselage, making it look quite presentable among the early helicopters. Photo from: National Archives at Boston
Registration / Serial: | 43-28243 |
Alternate Serial: | 328243 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky XR-6A |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-28243 ] |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Heliport: | Bridgeport - Sikorsky Bridgeport Heliport (CT37)Map | Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
Photo Date: | 22 November 1944 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Registration / Serial: | 43-45473 |
Alternate Serial: | 45473 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45473 ] |
Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
City / Heliport: | Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap |
Region / Country: | Alabama, United States |
Collection: | US Army Aviation Museum |
Photo Date: | 14 December 2002 |
Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
Photo ID: | 70752Submit Correction |
View count: | 156 |
Built by Nash-Kelvinator. Civilianised as N5282N post-war before being reacquired for preservation.
Registration / Serial: | 43-45473 |
Alternate Serial: | 45473 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45473 ] |
Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
City / Heliport: | Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap | Region / Country: | Alabama, United States |
Photo Date: | 14 December 2002 |
Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
Registration / Serial: | 43-45473 |
Alternate Serial: | 45473 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45473 ] |
Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
City / Heliport: | Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap |
Region / Country: | Alabama, United States |
Collection: | US Army Aviation Museum |
Photo Date: | 14 December 2002 |
Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
Photo ID: | 70752Submit Correction |
View count: | 156 |
Built by Nash-Kelvinator. Civilianised as N5282N post-war before being reacquired for preservation.
Registration / Serial: | 43-45473 |
Alternate Serial: | 45473 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45473 ] |
Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
City / Heliport: | Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap | Region / Country: | Alabama, United States |
Photo Date: | 14 December 2002 |
Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
Registration / Serial: | 43-45379 |
Alternate Registration: | 345379 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45379 ] |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
Photo ID: | 56855Submit Correction |
View count: | 306 |
The Sikorsky-designed R-6A two-seat observation helicopter was a refined version of the R-4, the first AF helicopter to serve in a combat zone. First flown in Oct. 1943, the R-6A used the same rotor and transmission system as the R-4 but it had a more powerful Franklin engine. With its fuselage completely redesigned to reduce air resistance and improve pilot visibility the R-6A bore little resemblance to its boxy-looking predecessor. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial: | 43-45379 |
Alternate Registration: | 345379 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45379 ] |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
Registration / Serial: | 43-45379 |
Alternate Registration: | 345379 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45379 ] |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map |
Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
Photo ID: | 56855Submit Correction |
View count: | 306 |
The Sikorsky-designed R-6A two-seat observation helicopter was a refined version of the R-4, the first AF helicopter to serve in a combat zone. First flown in Oct. 1943, the R-6A used the same rotor and transmission system as the R-4 but it had a more powerful Franklin engine. With its fuselage completely redesigned to reduce air resistance and improve pilot visibility the R-6A bore little resemblance to its boxy-looking predecessor. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial: | 43-45379 |
Alternate Registration: | 345379 |
Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II |
C/n (msn): | [ 43-45379 ] |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map | Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
Photo Date: | 19 August 2013 |
Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
Registration / Serial: | N74146 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Doman LZ-1A (R-6A) |
Manufacturers: | Sikorsky / Doman |
C/n (msn): | 165 |
Operator Titles: | Doman Helicopters |
City / Airport: | Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map |
Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
Collection: | New England Air Museum |
Photo Date: | 9 June 2005 |
Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
Photo ID: | 26607Submit Correction |
View count: | 349 |
Ex USAAF Hoverfly II 43-45480 converted post-war by Doman Helicopters Inc for rotor blade development tests. The American Export Airlines flying boat in the background is the world's only surviving Sikorsky VS-44A, NC41881 "Excambian" (c/n 4402).
Registration / Serial: | N74146 |
Aircraft Version: | Doman LZ-1A (R-6A) |
C/n (msn): | 165 |
Operator Titles: | Doman Helicopters |
City / Airport: | Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map | Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
Photo Date: | 9 June 2005 |
Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
Registration / Serial: | N74146 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II |
Aircraft Version: | Doman LZ-1A (R-6A) |
Manufacturers: | Sikorsky / Doman |
C/n (msn): | 165 |
Operator Titles: | Doman Helicopters |
City / Airport: | Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map |
Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
Collection: | New England Air Museum |
Photo Date: | 9 June 2005 |
Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
Photo ID: | 26607Submit Correction |
View count: | 349 |
Ex USAAF Hoverfly II 43-45480 converted post-war by Doman Helicopters Inc for rotor blade development tests. The American Export Airlines flying boat in the background is the world's only surviving Sikorsky VS-44A, NC41881 "Excambian" (c/n 4402).
Registration / Serial: | N74146 |
Aircraft Version: | Doman LZ-1A (R-6A) |
C/n (msn): | 165 |
Operator Titles: | Doman Helicopters |
City / Airport: | Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map | Region / Country: | Connecticut, United States |
Photo Date: | 9 June 2005 |
Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |