Well I got educated today. Learn something new

[jknaus]

I know the Germans had helicopters in WWII and although they didnt use them as much or as well as I would expect, I did not know the US and England had them also. That is until I stumbled upon a video clip where the US recued a downed pilot in Burma with one. Very interesting. Now I need to find out more.

 

[moon puppy]

Good one James. I remember reading about the first rescue was actually in WW2.
What was with those guys holding the chopper down and releasing it like that?

 

[RichB]

Good one James. I remember reading about the first rescue was actually in WW2.
What was with those guys holding the chopper down and releasing it like that?

Thats to keep it on the ground. Helicopters don't actually fly, they're repelled by the Earth.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[Tojo72]

Pretty good info James,I didn't know anyone used them till Korea