England. C. 1945-04. A pilot receives "hovering instruction" on a Sikorski R4 helicopter. Near ...

Place Europe: United Kingdom, England
Accession Number SUK14197
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

England. C. 1945-04. A pilot receives "hovering instruction" on a Sikorski R4 helicopter. Near the ground the down draught of the "fan" builds up an air cushion upon which the aircraft rests, and upon which it can hover indefinitely.