| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 129133 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell HSL |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell HSL |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XHSL-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Fort Worth - Greater Southwest International (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: GSW Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 3 March 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 382614 |
| Photo Comment |
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Another early shot of the first prototype Bell HSL, most probably during its maiden flight at Amon Carter Field. The only tandem rotor helicopter attempted by Bell, the HSL was almost too big for aircraft carrier elevators and high noise and vibration levels interfered with sonar work in the intended ASW role. A few airframes used in minesweeping trials. Photo from: Bell This photo was added on 12 August 2021, and has since been viewed 1400 times. |