12 results found
Registration / Serial:N74146
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-1A (R-6A)
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Doman
C/n (msn):165
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:631150Submit Correction
View count: 64
This LZ-1A was built initially as a Sikorsky R-6 and TOC with the USAAF as 43-45480. The frame was selected for testing with the new Doman rotor-hub system. The blades are held on the hub similar to a variable-pitch airscrew blades and the rotor incorporates a gimbal mounting to provide the necessary tilting of the rotor disc. The flight tests were started in early 1950 with remarkably good results and so the larger LZ-2A Pelican followed. The LZ-1a is now on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:N74146
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-1A (R-6A)
C/n (msn):165
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N74146
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-1A (R-6A)
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Doman
C/n (msn):165
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:631150Submit Correction
View count: 64
This LZ-1A was built initially as a Sikorsky R-6 and TOC with the USAAF as 43-45480. The frame was selected for testing with the new Doman rotor-hub system. The blades are held on the hub similar to a variable-pitch airscrew blades and the rotor incorporates a gimbal mounting to provide the necessary tilting of the rotor disc. The flight tests were started in early 1950 with remarkably good results and so the larger LZ-2A Pelican followed. The LZ-1a is now on display at this super museum.
Registration / Serial:N74146
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-1A (R-6A)
C/n (msn):165
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:FAM-10
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):147
Operator Titles:Mexico - Air Force
City / Airport:Mexico City - Santa Lucía (MMSM / NLU)Map
Country:Mexico
Collection:Museo Militar de Aviación - MUMA
Photo Date:23 March 2022
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Photo ID:531758Submit Correction
View count: 142
Registration / Serial:FAM-10
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):147
Operator Titles:Mexico - Air Force
City / Airport:Mexico City - Santa Lucía (MMSM / NLU)Map
Country:Mexico
Photo Date:23 March 2022
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Registration / Serial:FAM-10
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):147
Operator Titles:Mexico - Air Force
City / Airport:Mexico City - Santa Lucía (MMSM / NLU)Map
Country:Mexico
Collection:Museo Militar de Aviación - MUMA
Photo Date:23 March 2022
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Photo ID:531758Submit Correction
View count: 142
Registration / Serial:FAM-10
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):147
Operator Titles:Mexico - Air Force
City / Airport:Mexico City - Santa Lucía (MMSM / NLU)Map
Country:Mexico
Photo Date:23 March 2022
Photo by:FabioBoeckliContact
Registration / Serial:43-45514
Alternate Serial:345514
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
Licence-built by:Nash-Kelvinator
C/n (msn):43-45514
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Fort Worth / Will Rogers Memorial Center [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Event:Southwestern Aviation Exposition 1946
Photo Date:8 March 1946
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:512290Submit Correction
View count: 201
Delivering a pig to the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show, 'symbolizing the linking of the stock show with the first Southwestern Aviation Exposition'. The pilot was Lt Lord, an instructor at Sheppard Field. Note P-80A Shooting Star 44-85113. Photo from: University of Texas at Arlington
Registration / Serial:43-45514
Alternate Serial:345514
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):43-45514
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Fort Worth / Will Rogers Memorial Center [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:8 March 1946
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:43-45514
Alternate Serial:345514
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
Licence-built by:Nash-Kelvinator
C/n (msn):43-45514
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Fort Worth / Will Rogers Memorial Center [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Event:Southwestern Aviation Exposition 1946
Photo Date:8 March 1946
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:512290Submit Correction
View count: 201
Delivering a pig to the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show, 'symbolizing the linking of the stock show with the first Southwestern Aviation Exposition'. The pilot was Lt Lord, an instructor at Sheppard Field. Note P-80A Shooting Star 44-85113. Photo from: University of Texas at Arlington
Registration / Serial:43-45514
Alternate Serial:345514
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):43-45514
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Fort Worth / Will Rogers Memorial Center [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:8 March 1946
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:43-45330
Alternate Serial:345330
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
Licence-built by:Nash-Kelvinator
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:China
Photo Date:4 June 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:478137Submit Correction
View count: 173
Location is described as a rural road in China. The R-6As were based at Kunming, in Yunnan province, southern China, doing air crew rescues. The photo is likely to be within 100 miles of Kunming. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:43-45330
Alternate Serial:345330
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:China
Photo Date:4 June 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:43-45330
Alternate Serial:345330
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
Licence-built by:Nash-Kelvinator
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:China
Photo Date:4 June 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:478137Submit Correction
View count: 173
Location is described as a rural road in China. The R-6As were based at Kunming, in Yunnan province, southern China, doing air crew rescues. The photo is likely to be within 100 miles of Kunming. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:43-45330
Alternate Serial:345330
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:China
Photo Date:4 June 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
City / Airport:Schenectady - Schenectady County (KSCH / SCH)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Event:General Electric Air Research Demonstration 1946
Photo Date:21 June 1946 to 22 June 1946
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Photo ID:394198Submit Correction
View count: 281
General Electric held an airshow at Schenectady County Airport to celebrate the opening of its Air Research Center hangar - see photo 297323. Airframe reported to be 75597 which is credible. Photo courtesy of CW Bayer who wrote the interesting online book Flying Without Instruction about his father, test pilot Al Bayer.
Registration / Serial:75597
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HOS-1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Schenectady - Schenectady County (KSCH / SCH)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:21 June 1946 to 22 June 1946
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
City / Airport:Schenectady - Schenectady County (KSCH / SCH)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Event:General Electric Air Research Demonstration 1946
Photo Date:21 June 1946 to 22 June 1946
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Photo ID:394198Submit Correction
View count: 281
General Electric held an airshow at Schenectady County Airport to celebrate the opening of its Air Research Center hangar - see photo 297323. Airframe reported to be 75597 which is credible. Photo courtesy of CW Bayer who wrote the interesting online book Flying Without Instruction about his father, test pilot Al Bayer.
Registration / Serial:75597
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HOS-1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Schenectady - Schenectady County (KSCH / SCH)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:21 June 1946 to 22 June 1946
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:75602
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HOS-1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VX-3
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1 July 1946 to 1 April 1948
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Photo ID:384433Submit Correction
View count: 326
R-6A helicopter transferred to the US Navy. VX-3 was tasked with evaluating helicopters between July 1946 and April 1948, formed at NAS New York and moving to NAS Lakehurst. Photo by: Edgar Deigan
Registration / Serial:75602
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HOS-1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1 July 1946 to 1 April 1948
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:75602
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HOS-1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VX-3
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1 July 1946 to 1 April 1948
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Photo ID:384433Submit Correction
View count: 326
R-6A helicopter transferred to the US Navy. VX-3 was tasked with evaluating helicopters between July 1946 and April 1948, formed at NAS New York and moving to NAS Lakehurst. Photo by: Edgar Deigan
Registration / Serial:75602
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HOS-1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1 July 1946 to 1 April 1948
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:KN844
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
Licence-built by:Nash-Kelvinator
C/n (msn):[ 43-45486 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 January 1949
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Photo ID:339539Submit Correction
View count: 369
Casualty evacuation trials at Brize Norton. The other aircraft types involved were the Bristol Sycamore, Auster Mk.6, Auster Avis, Chrislea Ace, Miles Gemini, and Scottish Aviation Pioneer. KN844 read from another photo.
Registration / Serial:KN844
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):[ 43-45486 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 January 1949
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:KN844
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
Licence-built by:Nash-Kelvinator
C/n (msn):[ 43-45486 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 January 1949
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Photo ID:339539Submit Correction
View count: 369
Casualty evacuation trials at Brize Norton. The other aircraft types involved were the Bristol Sycamore, Auster Mk.6, Auster Avis, Chrislea Ace, Miles Gemini, and Scottish Aviation Pioneer. KN844 read from another photo.
Registration / Serial:KN844
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):[ 43-45486 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 January 1949
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:KN841
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
Licence-built by:Nash-Kelvinator
C/n (msn):[ 43-45424 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown Region, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1950
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:314074Submit Correction
View count: 586
'One of the more amusing performances of the RAF Display [at Farnborough in 1950] was that of the Sikorsky R-6 Hoverfly 2s (KN841, KN842, KN846 and KN862) of the AFEE, Beaulieu, which were transformed into 'elephants' with the addition of pink trunks and waggling ears.' Three of them performed each day to the directions of the 'Circus Ringmaster', Flt Sgt J D Hayhow. AFEE was the Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment. 27 R-6As went to the RAF and FAA. Photo from: Nationaal Archief (Netherlands)
Registration / Serial:KN841
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):[ 43-45424 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown Region, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1950
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:KN841
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
Licence-built by:Nash-Kelvinator
C/n (msn):[ 43-45424 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown Region, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1950
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:314074Submit Correction
View count: 586
'One of the more amusing performances of the RAF Display [at Farnborough in 1950] was that of the Sikorsky R-6 Hoverfly 2s (KN841, KN842, KN846 and KN862) of the AFEE, Beaulieu, which were transformed into 'elephants' with the addition of pink trunks and waggling ears.' Three of them performed each day to the directions of the 'Circus Ringmaster', Flt Sgt J D Hayhow. AFEE was the Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment. 27 R-6As went to the RAF and FAA. Photo from: Nationaal Archief (Netherlands)
Registration / Serial:KN841
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):[ 43-45424 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown Region, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1950
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:43-28243
Alternate Serial:328243
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-6A
C/n (msn):[ 43-28243 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Heliport:Bridgeport - Sikorsky Bridgeport Heliport (CT37)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:22 November 1944
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:139835Submit Correction
View count: 530
They've found a victim, figuratively speaking, for the XR-6 casualty litter test. The R-6 was a development of the R-4 Hoverfly with a nicely reshaped fuselage, making it look quite presentable among the early helicopters. Photo from: National Archives at Boston
Registration / Serial:43-28243
Alternate Serial:328243
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-6A
C/n (msn):[ 43-28243 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Heliport:Bridgeport - Sikorsky Bridgeport Heliport (CT37)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:22 November 1944
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:43-28243
Alternate Serial:328243
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-6A
C/n (msn):[ 43-28243 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Heliport:Bridgeport - Sikorsky Bridgeport Heliport (CT37)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:22 November 1944
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:139835Submit Correction
View count: 530
They've found a victim, figuratively speaking, for the XR-6 casualty litter test. The R-6 was a development of the R-4 Hoverfly with a nicely reshaped fuselage, making it look quite presentable among the early helicopters. Photo from: National Archives at Boston
Registration / Serial:43-28243
Alternate Serial:328243
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-6A
C/n (msn):[ 43-28243 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Heliport:Bridgeport - Sikorsky Bridgeport Heliport (CT37)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:22 November 1944
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:43-45473
Alternate Serial:45473
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):[ 43-45473 ]
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Collection:US Army Aviation Museum
Photo Date:14 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:70752Submit Correction
View count: 131
Built by Nash-Kelvinator. Civilianised as N5282N post-war before being reacquired for preservation.
Registration / Serial:43-45473
Alternate Serial:45473
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):[ 43-45473 ]
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:43-45473
Alternate Serial:45473
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):[ 43-45473 ]
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Collection:US Army Aviation Museum
Photo Date:14 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:70752Submit Correction
View count: 131
Built by Nash-Kelvinator. Civilianised as N5282N post-war before being reacquired for preservation.
Registration / Serial:43-45473
Alternate Serial:45473
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):[ 43-45473 ]
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:43-45379
Alternate Registration:345379
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):[ 43-45379 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:56855Submit Correction
View count: 230
The Sikorsky-designed R-6A two-seat observation helicopter was a refined version of the R-4, the first AF helicopter to serve in a combat zone. First flown in Oct. 1943, the R-6A used the same rotor and transmission system as the R-4 but it had a more powerful Franklin engine. With its fuselage completely redesigned to reduce air resistance and improve pilot visibility the R-6A bore little resemblance to its boxy-looking predecessor. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:43-45379
Alternate Registration:345379
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):[ 43-45379 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:43-45379
Alternate Registration:345379
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):[ 43-45379 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:56855Submit Correction
View count: 230
The Sikorsky-designed R-6A two-seat observation helicopter was a refined version of the R-4, the first AF helicopter to serve in a combat zone. First flown in Oct. 1943, the R-6A used the same rotor and transmission system as the R-4 but it had a more powerful Franklin engine. With its fuselage completely redesigned to reduce air resistance and improve pilot visibility the R-6A bore little resemblance to its boxy-looking predecessor. This example is on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Registration / Serial:43-45379
Alternate Registration:345379
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-6A Hoverfly II
C/n (msn):[ 43-45379 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:N74146
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-1A (R-6A)
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Doman
C/n (msn):165
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2005
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:26607Submit Correction
View count: 228
Ex USAAF Hoverfly II 43-45480 converted post-war by Doman Helicopters Inc for rotor blade development tests. The American Export Airlines flying boat in the background is the world's only surviving Sikorsky VS-44A, NC41881 "Excambian" (c/n 4402).
Registration / Serial:N74146
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-1A (R-6A)
C/n (msn):165
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:9 June 2005
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N74146
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-49
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-49/VS-316B/R-6 Hoverfly II
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-1A (R-6A)
Manufacturers:Sikorsky / Doman
C/n (msn):165
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2005
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:26607Submit Correction
View count: 228
Ex USAAF Hoverfly II 43-45480 converted post-war by Doman Helicopters Inc for rotor blade development tests. The American Export Airlines flying boat in the background is the world's only surviving Sikorsky VS-44A, NC41881 "Excambian" (c/n 4402).
Registration / Serial:N74146
Aircraft Version:Doman LZ-1A (R-6A)
C/n (msn):165
Operator Titles:Doman Helicopters
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:9 June 2005
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield