The UH-13J was the U.S. Air Force's version of the reliable Bell Model 47J Ranger helicopter. Two UH-13Js were purchased in March 1957 for use as the first presidential helicopters. Following their assignment as presidential aircraft, the UH-13Js were assigned to Bolling AFB in Washington, D.C. to transport high-ranking Department of Defense personnel and numerous foreign dignitaries. U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock. Source: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/195802/bell-uh-13j-sioux/
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The UH-13J was the U.S. Air Force's version of the reliable Bell Model 47J Ranger helicopter. Two UH-13Js were purchased in March 1957 for use as the first presidential helicopters. Following their assignment as presidential aircraft, the UH-13Js were assigned to Bolling AFB in Washington, D.C. to transport high-ranking Department of Defense personnel and numerous foreign dignitaries. U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock. Source: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/195802/bell-uh-13j-sioux/


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