First amphibious landing by a helicopter (Vought-Sikorsky VS-300 2nd configuration))

Thursday, April 17, 1941

 

Description

The aircraft was equipped with heavy duty outriggers.

Source: S-46/VS-300/VS-300A Helicopter, Vinny Devine, Sikorsky Archives | Sikorsky Product History, January 2013

 

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Vought-Sikorsky VS-300 (2nd configuration)

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