VAN A. SWINDELLE COLLECTION
No. 8039. Bell 30 (NX41868 c/n 2)
Aeroplane Photo Supply (APS) Photo No. 2889 via Michael Brannin & Craig Simpson

Bell 30

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08/15/2008. The second Model 30 was completed in September 1943, differing in having an enclosed two-seat cabin. Ship number 2 made its public debut in March 1944. On May 10, it became the first US helicopter flying indoors, when Floyd Carlson flew the aircraft inside the US Army 65th Regiment Armory, at Buffalo, New York.

Read also the remarks in photo No. 7231.

Created August 15, 2008