First flight of the Bölkow Bo 103, 1 blade main rotor helicopter
Thursday, September 14, 1961
- Neubiberg, Germany 
This is a Notable Operational milestone.
Description:
The Bo 103 Ein Mann- Ein Blatt (One Man - One Blade) had a single main rotor blade and a single tail rotor blade (more details of the aircraft can be found in the following reference - "MBB's Helicopter History - Based on a Solid Heritage", Christina Gotzhein, Vertiflite May/June 1984, Page 95).
Only one aircraft was built. It can be seen in the German Helicopter Museum in Bückeburg.
Source: AHS Calendar September 2015
