Bell Model 47

Aircraft Information
> Aircraft Make: Bell Model: 47. Nickname: None? (surprising)
> Aircraft Mil Civ Description: Helicopter
> FAA Category and Class: Rotorcraft/Helicopter
> Engine Description: Single recip

Aircraft Experience
> As of: 11/7/2024
> Number of Hours Flown: 0.5
> Number of Times Flown: 1
> Other Aircraft Models Associated: H-13 Sioux

First Flown Information
> Sequence First Flown: 155
> Date First Flown: 5/7/2006
> Location First Flown:
Alta Mesa Airpark, Wilton, CA 3CN7
> Who and/or What Organization First Flown With: John Stoney

Recollections: My brother John bought a Bell 47, the helicopter in the TV show MASH.  Why, I don’t know, and I don’t think he owned it very long.  My involvement consisted of a single flight and, to be honest, I was terrified the whole time.  Maybe it was me, but the helicopter made some of the strangest noises as we flew around.  I was glad when it was over.  Sorry, brother.