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Photograph of the Bell H-13B Helicopter

2002-271
Accession Number
2002-271
7-1/2x9-1/2 inches
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 345248020
Related Collection
Harry S. Truman Papers: President's Secretary's Files
Keywords
Airplanes, Military
Military aircraft
HST Keywords
Airplanes - Bell-Built H13B Helicopter; Armed Services - Air Force - Airplanes - Bell- H13B Helicopter; Truman - Trips - Other - Presidential - North Carolina, Fort Bragg - Ref. to
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Credit:
Bell Aircraft Corporation

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

View of a Bell-built H-13B helicopter in flight with two occupants. This is an example of one of the helicopters viewed by President Truman during his visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on October 4, 1949, to review airborne maneuvers as well as to review 20,000 troops and inspect new artillery weapons. This helicopter is used by the Army Field Forces for a variety of serial assignments, including liaison, fire control, wire laying, transport and evacuation and is manufactured by the Bell Aircraft Corporation, Buffalo, NY.

Date(s)
ca.
1948