Rotors Collection (#3)

An early helicopter, the Autogiro G-ACIN. Date: circa 1930s

A Flettner FL282 Kolibri helicopter in US markings. This helicopter had two intermeshing rotors and was intended to operate from cruisers for spotting work in anti-submarine patrols

Metropolitan Police Helicopters
A pair of Metropolitan Police Helicopters. In the foreground is one of the first three Metropolitan Police Bell 222 air support helicopters (G-METC)

Charvins Aeroscaphe
Charvins ambitious design for the Societe Francaises des Aeroscaphes has propellors at each end as well as rotors on the side for steering. Date: 1864

George Cayleys 1796 helicopter model
Right: George Cayleys 1796 helicopter model: the contra-rotating rotors are feathers stuck in corks, operated by a bow-string

Bristol Sycamore first prototype VL958 with folded rotors
Bristol Sycamore first prototype, VL958, with folded rotors

Flettner FL282 Kolibri helicopter in flight. This helicopter had two intermeshing rotors and was intended to operate from cruisers for spotting work in anti-submarine patrols

A line-up of Flettner FL282 Kolibri helicopters. This helicopter had two intermeshing rotors and was intended to operate from cruisers for spotting work in anti-submarine patrols

Vertol VZ-2 aircraft, 1960 C017 / 7574
Vertol VZ-2 aircraft in flight. Also known as Model 76, this aircraft was a tilt-wing VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, seen here with NASA and US Army and US Navy markings

Turbine mock-up at Hoover Dam
A walk-in mock-up of a hydroelectric turbine for electrical generation at Hoover Dam. It shows the rotating shaft at centre with attached rotor (black) and fixed stators in the foreground (both sides)

Turbine rotor installation. This low-pressure steam turbine is being installed in a power station. The pressure from steam passing through the turbine causes the turbine to rotate

A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter evacuates a seriously injured walker who had fallen 250 feet on bow Fell in the Lake
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A Navy Sea King helicopter lowers a stretcher to evacuate a seriously injured walker who had fallen 250 feet on Bow
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An RAF Sea King helicopter evacuates a seriuosly injured climber with a broken femur from a mountain rescue site in
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Memers of Langdale Ambleside mountain rescue team attract a helicopter to an injured walker on Bow Fell in the Lake
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Langdale Ambleside mountain Rescue Team with a Sea King Helicopter in Langdale UK
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An RAF Sea King Helicopter whinch a casualty from a mountain rescue casualty site on loughrigg in the Lake
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Members of a mountain rescue team onboard an RAF Sea King Helicopter
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Members of a mountain rescue team board an RAF Sea King Helicopter
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An RAF Sea King Helicopter and search dog and handler
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Emergency flare to attract incoming Sea King Helicopter
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Tourists with an Air Greenland Sikorsky helicopter that flies you up the Jacobshavn Icefjord
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Pescara Helicopter 1922
Argentinian designer Marchese Raul Pateras de Pescara builds several helicopters 1919 to 1924, tested in France : this 1922 model has four rotors to provide vertical lift

Cayleys Helicopter
CAYLEYs HELICOPTER-AEROPLANE With two lateral helicopter rotors to provide lift, and two propellers for propulsion, this is an astonishingly far- sighted proposal

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"Unveiling the Marvels of Rotors: A Journey through Aviation History" The legendary Sikorsky S-55, N424A, once operated by Mohawk Airlines, takes flight, showcasing its remarkable rotor technology. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of the Sikorsky S-55, N875, soaring through the skies under Chicago Helicopter Airways' command. Amidst breathtaking scenery in the Lake District, an RAF Sea King Helicopter descends upon Crinkle Crags to rescue an injured walker with precision and efficiency. Delve into the past as we explore the innovative Hiller VZ-1E Pawnee's unique rotor design that revolutionized vertical flight capabilities. National Airlines proudly presents their Sikorsky S-55, N423A - a true testament to engineering excellence and aerial prowess. Step back in time to 1933 and marvel at the Breguet Dorand Gyroplane Laboratoire's groundbreaking rotor technology that defied gravity itself. Sabena's fleet of four Sikorsky S-55s mesmerizes onlookers with their synchronized movements and unwavering reliability in aviation operations. Los Angeles Airways showcases their iconic Sikorsky S-55, N414A - a symbol of urban mobility and efficient air transportation for city dwellers. Behold the majestic presence of Sikorsky S-55 93015 as it dominates the skies with its powerful rotors and unmatched performance capabilities. At Lille heliport stands Sabena's pride - Sikorsky S-55 OO-SHA - radiating elegance while preparing for another successful mission ahead. Once known as G-AMHK, witness how WW339 continues to captivate aviation enthusiasts worldwide with its timeless charm as a Sikorsky S-55 model aircraft.