Bell Helicopter Early Flight Test Film

Rare early development and flight film of the Bell Helicopter at the Gardenville, NY facility. Arthur Young and Floyd Carlson are the pilots.

[@pauln3007]

Are the small models kept in a museum somewhere? Would be intetesting to see in person. Thanks for uploading these intetesting films.

[@jakerabinz9411]

Ernest the truck driver in background at 6:09 looks to left, and says to cabmate " What the hellll is that Vern !!!" 8-)

[@SpaceForceRecon]

This is great. Thank you.

[@indridcold8433]

I believe the Russian helicopter design of two counter rotating main rotors is superior to the small, vertical, tail rotor, design. However, the vertical tail rotor design is likely more affordable.

[@user-ss9sg6pq3z]

........ Виявляється історія кольорова, а в " СССР " вона чомусь була ЧОРНО - біла ! ......