The Westland Dragonfly was a British license-built version of the American Sikorsky S51 and first flew in 1948. Powered by a 500hp radial engine, the type entered service with both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, operating in the Search and Rescue and Communications Roles. The type was to be replaced by the Westland Whirlwind in the late 1950s. What do you think of this helicopter – can you see where it got the name Dragonfly from? #HomeOfAircraft #AvPay #aviationhistory #airplanes #avia
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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
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This is the Westland S51 Widgion, it was a private venture by westland to develop the dragonfly. Which was built under licence for the Royal Navy into five place general purpose helicopter capable of a number of roles. Check this helicopter out at Nelsam! | AvPay.aero | Facebook
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