| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 4021 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hiller ROE Rotorcycle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hiller ROE Rotorcycle |
| Aircraft Version: | Hiller YROE-1 Rotorcycle |
| Licence-built by: | Saunders-Roe |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Denver - Lowry AFB (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Colorado, United States |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 19 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | SAN |
| Photo ID: | 765496 |
| Photo Comment |
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This diminutive, foldable (!) helicopter was designed to be dropped over an ennemy zone, to be used by downed crewmembers to fly back to friendly positions. Even if it could fly properly, there were too many problems to overcome and the type never entered production. This photo is copyright © SAN, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 5 January 2025, and has since been viewed 53 times. |