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Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly

The Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly is a helicopter built by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. It first flew on 14 January 1942 and entered service in 1944, and was retired in 1946. 131 were built.

Sikorsky R-4
Pictured: Sikorsky R-4 · U.S. Coast Guard · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
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About the Sikorsky R-4

Type of aircraft
helicopter
First flight
14 January 1942
Entered service
1944
Retired
1946
Total built
131

Where you can see one

1 example is on public display.

CollectionIdentityStatus
National Museum of the United States Air Force43-46506static display