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S-51

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S-51

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Sikorsky H-5H

Sikorsky HO3S-1

Sikorsky S-51

WS-51 Dragonfly

Westland HR.5 Dragonfly

Westland WS-51 Series 2 Widgeon

Milestones Associated with the S-51

February 16, 1946
S-51 : First flight of the prototype of the Sikorsky S-51 Type series

January 10, 1947
S-51 : Westland signs contract to license build the Sikorsky S-51

February 9, 1947
S-51 : First helicopter naval rescue

August 23, 1955
WS-51 Series 2 Widgeon: First flight of the Westland WS-51 Series 2 Widgeon

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