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H. Frank Gregory

Born: United States of America
Primarily active in: United States of America

Col. H. Frank Gregory played one of of the most significant roles in launching the helicopter as a vital part of the US military. He was the first serving member of the US Armed Forces to fly a helicopter and accepted the first helicopter to be assessed by the US miltary.

He subsequently played a significant role in the development of the helicopter operations.

A short biography for Gregory is provided in the AHS 2017 Calendar for the month of February.

Related milestones

July 24, 1940: First helicopter flight by an American military pilot (VS-300 2nd configuration)

April 20, 1942: Demonstration of the Vought-Sikorsky XR-4 to the US military and Government

May 30, 1942: The US Army Air Corps accepts its first helicopter (Sikorsky XR-4)

May 6, 1943: Col. Frank Gregory performs first shipborne trials with a Vought-Sikorsky XR-4

October 7, 1944: First Honorary Fellowships of the American Helicopter Society (AHS) awarded

October 7, 1944: First Annual Dinner of the AHS

Related aircraft

Vought-Sikorsky VS-300 (2nd configuration)


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