FOR RELEASE FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1967 PMs
Before and after photographs show protection given turbine engine blades by Sikorsky EAPS (engine air particle separator) system. Top photograph shows blades after 150 flight hours without EAPS. Dirt and sand have eroded blades. Bottom photograph shows blades after similar use with EAPS. Blades show no erosion.
Sikorsky Aircraft photo
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