Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly I, KK990, Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd.
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Registration: KK990
Construction Number: unknown
Code Number: D
Model Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly I
Operator: Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd.
Airport: Manchester - Ringway (MAN / EGCC), UK - England
Photographer: R.A.Scholefield Collection
Date Taken: 10/1945
Date Submitted: 25/06/2010
This Hoverfly I was the first helicopter to visit Ringway. It was used by Faireys for development work for the rotor systems of the Gyrodyne helicopter. Obtained from Faireys many years ago.
Picture ID:1239898