Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) is a concept in military thinking going back to the concern of airfields being bombed, with the idea of lifting off with minimal need of airstrips. The aircraft are designed to lift off from where they stand and take off. The British Harrier is a good example of this idea. Here we have the Canadair CL-84, a Canadian design dating to the 1950s.
Helicopters of course are another take on that very same concept, and this one is a Boeing Vertol, otherwise known as the Labrador. The Canadian military bought these for search and rescue purposes, and they are a tough workhorse of a helicopter, and big.
Helicopters have proven to be a versatile aircraft, both military and civilian.
Here beside the Labrador is a Bell helicopter.
I love ❤️ the colours on the rescue plane.
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DeleteOh the bell! And the labrador is tough and awesome looking. I like the livery too Aloha
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DeleteIt is great to see the rescue helicopter.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day and happy week ahead.
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DeleteI like that impressive Vertol rescue helicopter.
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DeleteThe last helicopter ride I had. the passenger capacity was two and you had to squeeze together.
ReplyDeleteBeen a long time since I've been on one.
Delete...amazing technology!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteOh wow this is an amazing exhibit, that plane in the first photo is great to see up close!
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DeleteThat museum is huge, William.
ReplyDeleteYes it is.
DeleteThe rescue helicopter is pretty impressive.
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteI like the red and yellow colours - shows that it's easily seen.
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DeleteThose little Bell helicopters were the work horses of the Korean War. Good scerises of photos.
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DeleteThe yellow of the rescue helicopter really stands out.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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DeleteImpressive exhibit ~ thanks,
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