Bell Model 47 Helicopter

[US82Bravo]

Found this photo in a junk shop several years ago. No markings of any kind on the photo. Came in a 11" x 14" cardboard folder/frame marked - Pavelle Color - Print Made On Ansco Color Printon - Pavelle Color Incorporated - New York 19, NY.

I haven't done any research on it.

 

 

Of note is the shield shaped insignia on the front bubble which has a seahorse on an irregular red background. Also, the name - "Wi -" I can't make out the rest. There are also markings on the panel near the tail rotor. The pilot has a patch on his right chest area of his flight jacket and additional insignia on the left chest area. His cap/hat appears to have a rank on it. His flight jacket also appears to have a 'fur' collar.

 

Any thoughts?

 

 

Larry

[316th FS 324th FG]

That's the 36th Engineers Brigade emblem.

 

Looks like a B-15 jacket

[Bob Hudson]

That's the 36th Engineers Brigade emblem.

 

Looks like a B-15 jacket

 

Thanks for the call on that:

 

[US82Bravo]

316th FS 324th FG and Forum Support - Thank you for the ID and info.

[Cobrahistorian]

That looks like an H-13D if I'm seeing it correctly. Single fuel tank, one set of controls. Dual controls came in on the E model.

 

VERY cool pic!

 

Jon

[USMC_GAU-21]

Its the H-13D alright, single tank and the pilot (HAC) sitting left seat....

[Spathologist]

Thanks for the call on that:

 

 

 

That's what that is...I was wondering.