Bell H-13G Sioux

The Bell H-13 Sioux was a two-bladed, single engine, light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter. Westland Aircraft manufactured the Sioux under license for the British military as the Sioux AH.1 and HT.2. First flew 12-35. First flight December 1945.

Initially built as the civilian aircraft Model 47, the Army requested Bell militarize the aircraft creating the H-13G. The aircraft’s first combat operations took place in Korea and became known for its role in medical evacuations to M*A*S*H units.

Photo 19, Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, Aug 2014