Bell 47G-MASH It is a light, single-engine, two-bladed main rotor helicopter, manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It is based on the third prototype of the Model 30, Bell's first helicopter designed by Arthur M. Young. The Bell 47 became the first helicopter certified for civilian use on March 8, 1946. More than 5,600 Bell 47 helicopters were produced. #helicopterchallenge #helicopters #helicopterlover #helicopteromilitar #reesviral #aviaciónmundial #aviacionlovers #aviacionmun #mundoaeronautico #f

10K reactions · 369 shares | Nothing beats the unmistakable chime of the Bell 47! Here’s to 80 years of an aviation icon! The Bell 47 is a historic and iconic light helicopter designed by Bell Helicopter (now Bell Textron). It was the first helicopter certified for civilian use in the world and played a major role in both military and civilian aviation history.  #helicopter #bell47 #yorkshire #selby #realaircraft #breighton #airfield #pilot | Real Aeroplane Club | Facebook