TRANSPORT / DEFENCE: The Westland helicopter makes its debut public flight (1957)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit The ’Westland Helicopter’ makes its first public flight, displaying great versatility including flying backwards. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: AVIATION HEADLINES AEROPLANES .BRITISH. New Westland “Wessex“ helicopter takes-off and is seen flying helicopter is powered by a free Turbine engine and capable of carrying 2 1/2 ton of freight. Background: The ’Westland Helicopter’ makes its first public flight, displaying great versatility including flying backwards. FILM ID: VLVAE45IRI38VCB05253PL6G4K2G2 To license this film, visit Archive: Reuters Archive managed by: British Pathé