Navy Accepts Their First Helicopter, 16 Oct. 1943 (Coast Guard Pilot)

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The Navy History and Heritage Command notes that on this date in 1943 the Navy accepted its first helicopter. Note that the pilot was a Coastie. The Coast Guard was responsible for much of the early work with helicopters. The Cobb (WPG-181) was the first ship specifically outfitted to operate helicopters.

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