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    Airframe Family: Bell 47 / H-13 Sioux
    Latest Model:Model 30
    Last Civil Registration:NX41867
    Compressed ID:Bell Model 30 cr NX41867
    Latest Owner or Location:Smithsonian, National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Reston, Virginia

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    Constructed as a Model 30.
    The original Bell 30, built with an open frame tubular steel framework with an open cockpit and four widely splayed undercarriage legs with skids at the ends, made from 3 in (76 mm) Aluminium alloy tubing. First flown on 29 December 1942, test flying continued until a serious crash in September 1943. Ship No.1, re-built (as Ship 1A) after the crash with a strutted tricycle undercarriage with nosewheel, and semi-enclosed cockpit, re-joined the test programme by March 1944.

    To unknown owner with c/r NX41867.

    To Smithsonian, National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Reston, VA.
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    12 April 2012


    Photographer: Daniel L.Berek
    Notes: Larry Bell believe that a thriving market for personal helicopters would exist after World War II. He was also aware his firm needed to survive thistransition. This machine proved that a practical personal helicopter was feasible; moreover, it led directly to the timeless Bell Model 47.
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