Dedicated to

The Bell 47 Helicopter
GOLD MEMBER
Most people have at least seen a photograph or drawing of one at some point. For some, it is the helicopter in the TV series, M*A*S*H, starring Alan Alda. For those of us a bit older, it's the famous N975B helicopter from the late 50's TV series, Whirlybirds, piloted by Chuck Martin, played by actor Kenneth Tobey, and P.T. Moore, played by actor Craig Hill. To the soldiers in Korea, it was the "Angel of Mercy" coming to swiftly carry the wounded to life saving medical facilities. The Bell 47, in it's many incarnations, has provided life-saving and productive activities since it was first certified by the Civil Aeronautics Administration in 1946. It was the first helicopter approved for civilian use. It was also the first helicopter to be used to transmit television signals for people viewing at home.

Here are just a few links to websites and organizations dedicated to the Bell 47 Helicopter. You will find information, history, news, pictures, and reviews of the Bell 47 as well as models and R/C versions.
 
 
It is the goal and purpose of the Bell 47 Helicopter Association to support and preserve the history of the Bell 47, so it may continue to fly.  The association will help coordinate actions and interests among the thousands of Bell 47 flyers, owners, operators, and enthusiasts nationally and worldwide; promoting training, safety, and public interest in the Bell 47. The Association will also act as a lobby for Bell 47 needs and interests while preserving its history, facilitating communication, and camaraderie among Bell 47 people."
BELL 47 MOVIE Download this 10 minute video and see how the B47HA is bringing the Bell 47 community together today.
OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE BELL 47 BY CREATING AN APPRECIATION FOR THE ORIGINAL WHIRLYBIRDS AND AN AWARENESS OF THE NEW B47HA WHIRLYBIRDS.

B47HA'S WHIRLYBIRDS WILL RELATE A COMMUNITY MESSAGE CONCERNING THE IMPACT THAT HELICOPTERS HAVE MADE ON OUR LIVES AND PROMOTE SAFETY TO THE AVIATION COMMUNITY.
"Celebrating the Bell 47 Helicopter...the helicopter that saved so many lives."
Bell 47 Web Links - A huge list of outstanding Bell 47 links.
Bell 47 Photograph and Art Gallery- Bell 47's from around the world.
Movies, Videos, and Television- Bell 47's in the media.
Scale and RC Models- H-13 model, Vario RC, and Flight Sim reviews.
Bell Helicopter Textron, originally Bell Aircraft, where it all started.
State of the art aviation technology for the real world. Keep up with the latest projects and their company store. They have an excellent selection of sportswear and gift items. For their promotional items, go to the website
and click on "Company Store".
In business since 1957, National Helicopter Service is still going strong. Their fleet of helicopters are ready to provide a host of services.
National Helicopter supplied the helicopters for the TV Whirlybirds, KTLA's telecopter which was the first helicopter to transmit television signals, and has been involved with numerous feature film, television, and commercial projects.
Click here for a list of their credits in the media.
Whirly-Girls was organized in 1955 by Jean Ross Howard (WG #13), with 12 other women helicopter pilots in France, Germany and the United States.  As of 2004 there are 1265 registered members representing 41 countries. Whirly-Girls is an official affiliate member of the Helicopter Association International.
Whirly-Girls membership is made up of corporate pilots, commercial pilots, flight instructors, flight school managers, military pilots, mechanics, heliport designers, flight surgeons, air traffic controllers, attorneys, paralegals, airport managers, business owners, cattle ranchers, aeronautical engineers, test pilots, administrative assistants, owners, operators, aviation pioneers and pathfinders that support women in rotorcraft aviation by awarding scholarships and by mentoring women pilots.
Formerly known as the "Baby Belle", The Safari Helicopter kit and the family of helicopter products are designed and manufactured by Canadian Home Rotors Inc. Here is a kit you can build or have custom built for you.
 
 
WHIRLYBIRDS SECTION
  • Dedicated to the 1957-1959 TV series
  • In memory of Kenneth "Chuck" Tobey (1917-2002)
  • Historical Information
  • Episode Guide
  • Show Trivia
  • Models and memorabilia
  • "Legacy" - comic strip and Ken Tobey Tribute - NEW
  • WHIRLYBIRDS PROJECT FLIGHT SIM DOWNLOADS
    ....and more.
 
 
 
 
Bell 47 Toys, Games, and Models Galleries
Bell 47 Display Models Gallery
Bell 47 Ads, Apparel, and Collectibles Galleries
Individual Bell 47 Sites
Bell 47 Photos, information, and services
Bell 47 Flight Sim Repaints
 
 
 
 
 

My sincerest thanks to the following for the use of their logos, photos and information that have made this website possible:

Joey Rhodes, President of the Bell 47 Helicopter Association
The New Whirlybirds, Joey (Chuck) Rhodes and Danny (P.T.) Rodriquez
Professor Charles J. Lumsden of The Bell 47 Toronto Project
Jon Rudy of Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company
Don McGuire, of Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company
Richard Hart, National Helicopter Service and Engineering Company
Helicopter Foundation International
Jeff Jankovics, RC and Computer Simulation Director of the B47HA, President of the New Whirlybirds Fan Club, and Whirlybirds Sim Project team member
Tom Heaverlo, B47HA Gold member and Whirlybirds Sim Project team member
Kerry Eisenhaur, Bell 47 Models Director of the B47HA and VP of the New Whirlybirds Fan Club
Terry Inch, of Dutch Country Helicopters
Lisa Brand Di Giovanna, webmaster of the Whirly-Girls
Murray Sweet, President of Canadian Home Rotors, Inc
David Meiklejohn for his photos and my custom Whirlybirds models

This Bell 47 website created by and is the property of Lance A. Morgan, Gold Member Bell 47 Helicopter Association.
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