Celebrating 80 years of the iconic Bell 47 — the helicopter that helped define rotorcraft history and inspire generations of aviation innovators. It first flew on Dec. 8, 1945. 🚁✨ #aviation #avgeek #firstflight #helicopter #aviationlovers | EAA - The Spirit of Aviation

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

Caught in Camera - Bell 407 helicopter crashed on a North American highway (I-10 high rise at the Bonnet Carre Spillway) - Louisiana , Pilot lost his life , power transmission infrastructure was affected due to the crash ! 📹 Vincent J #pilot #safety #accident #aviation | FL360aero