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When was the first time a naval helo made a rescue of a downed aviator ?

The first US rescue was made in Feb. 1947 by (Jimmy) Viner, chief test pilot for Sikorsky Aircraft. The rescue was made with a Sikorsky S-51 helicopter. Read the complete story here

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