| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 4013 |
| Military Code: | XM-53 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gyrodyne RON Rotorcycle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gyrodyne RON Rotorcycle |
| Aircraft Version: | Gyrodyne YRON-1 Rotorcycle |
| C/n (msn): | 4013 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman FieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNPA IATA: NPA Local: NPA Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | May 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 388595 |
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The USMC tested 5 YRON-1 aircraft. It was not accepted by the Marines as it was too heavy and difficult to fly. In 1977 4013 was on outside display at the museum. It is currently in storage, although occasionally it is put on display for special events. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 September 2021, and has since been viewed 629 times. |