How could the Dragonfly have changed the shape of World War Two? The Westland WS-51 Dragonfly, developed shortly after World War II, offers a glimpse into how helicopters might have altered the course of the conflict. While the Dragonfly itself saw limited combat use, its development demonstrated the rapid advancements in helicopter technology. Had helicopters like the Dragonfly been available during the war, they could have revolutionized battlefield logistics, enabling rapid resupply of frontl

How dangerous were the RAF’s early helicopters? While answering the question, we’ll take a look around the last Sycamore to be delivered to the Royal Air Force! The introduction of helicopters into the RAF, while revolutionary, was initially accompanied by a significant accident rate. Early helicopters, like the Westland WS-51 Dragonfly and the Bristol Sycamore, were relatively new technology with inherent design and operational challenges. Mechanical failures, pilot inexperience, and a lack of

Ever looked around a prototype helicopter before? The Westland WG-30...