The Bell 47, developed by Arthur Young and refined by Bell Aircraft, was the first helicopter certified for civilian use in 1946. It played a crucial, life-saving role during the Korean War as the ...
The Bell 47 became the first helicopter certified for civilian use on March 8, 1946. Designed by Arthur M. Young, more than 5,600 Bell 47 helicopters were produced until 1974, including 1,200 under ...