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IMAGE ANGLED TO AVOID FLASH The S-51/H-5 was derivative of R-5 with 450hp P&W R-985R Wasp engine, cruised: 85mph, range: 260 miles, capacity: 3 passengers & pilot. First flew February 16, 1946. Total built: 220. Caption on bottom states: Sikorsky S-51 The First Helicopter Naval Rescue. On February 9, 1947 Dimitry D. (Jimmy) Viner Sikorsky chief test pilot, piloted a S-51 to rescue Lt. Robert A. Shields when he ditched his SB2C Helldiver because of engine failuer.
Purchase helps support the Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives (IISHA).
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