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H. Frank Gregory

United States of America

 

1912 - 2003

Col. H. Frank Gregory played one of of the most significant roles in launching the helicopter as a vital part of the US military. He was the first serving member of the US Armed Forces to fly a helicopter and accepted the first helicopter to be assessed by the US miltary.

He subsequently played a significant role in the development of the helicopter operations.

A short biography for Gregory is provided in the AHS 2017 Calendar for the month of February.

 

Milestones associated with H. Frank Gregory
July 24, 1940 First helicopter flight by an American military pilot (VS-300 2nd configuration)
April 20, 1942 Demonstration of the Vought-Sikorsky XR-4 to the US military and Government
May 30, 1942 The US Army Air Corps accepts its first helicopter (Sikorsky XR-4)
May 6, 1943 Col. Frank Gregory performs first shipborne trials with a Vought-Sikorsky XR-4
October 7, 1944 First Honorary Fellowships of the American Helicopter Society (AHS) awarded
October 7, 1944 First Annual Dinner of the AHS

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