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Bristol Sycamore
Helicopters

Bristol Sycamore: The UK’s First Production Helicopter

Introduction The Bristol Sycamore, a pioneering helicopter developed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, holds a significant place in aviation history. As the first British-designed helicopter to receive a certificate of airworthiness, the Sycamore marked a new era in rotary-wing aviation. Despite its unconventional appearance and challenging flight characteristics, it was […]