40 Years Bell 412

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Today is a major Milestone for Bell 412, surpassing 4 decades of service

The Bell 412 Surpasses 40 Years of Flight

The evolution of the Bell 412 is a testament to the incredible flexibility and durability of the aircraft, a utility helicopter with designs originating from the world-renowned and venerable Huey.

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Over 2 and half decades great to see the 412 at likes of (RCAF CH-146) Farnborough Airshow 96, Helitech 99, RIAT 2003, RAF Waddington Airshow 2011, Helitech 2011 and RIAT 2018 (RCAF CH146 2018 my pics below



And i haven’t forgotten the SuBari Bell 412EPX / UH-X development as saw the 412EPX at Heli Expo 2020 exactly year ago (by a week!!) so my pics

 

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Bell 412SP, nicknamed the Pope Mobile, The craft was engineered by Bell Helicopter especially for the use of Pope John Paul II during a visit to the United States in 1993.