Focke-Achgelis 223 Dragon William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 11-25-19

The first man to fly a helicopter across the English Channel was Helmut Gerstenhauer of the Luftwaffe using a Focke-Achgelis 223 Dragon. He was not attacking but transporting it as a war trophy for the RAF. It occurred Sept. 6, 1945.

Focke-Achgelis 223 Dragon William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 11-25-19
Focke-Achgelis 223 Dragon William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 11-25-19

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