Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly 1

 Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly 1
First flight in January 1942, 131 were produced
between 1942 and 1944.  Known in the U.S. as the
Sikorsky HNS-1.  This was the first operational helicopter
and the first used by the Royal Air Fore.  
Royal Air Force Museum, London, England


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