All Entries in the "Aircraft History" Category

History of the Bell 47

Arguably one of the most recognizable helicopters in the world, the famed Bell 47 has been seen by millions as they’ve taken to the air and the airwaves over the years.

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Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

If you looked back on the history of aircraft, one name would stand out above the rest: Sikorsky.

Igor Sikorsky entered this world on May 25, 1889 in Russia. He had four other siblings of which he …

A Savior from the Sky

Helicopters have been performing civilian rescues as early as WWII. However, a common theme in all of those rescues was that the helicopter had to land in order to be of any use. However, join me …

Helicopters and the Mona Lisa

“What does the Mona Lisa and Helicopters have in common?”

Mona Lisa has dazzled us with her smile for centuries. From her posture to her piercing eyes, the Mona Lisa has been claimed as …

From Seeds to an AH-64 Apache

The AH-64 Apache is an all-purpose attack helicopter that has played an enormous role in recent conflicts. From when the Apache first flew in operations back in 1989 in Panama to flying in …