Tracking down a Bell 47 serial

[DaveReidUK]

Originally Posted by chevvron

As far as I recall, the AAC '47s (Sioux) were exchanged for Gazelles and disposed of as long ago as about 1980 so if one was still in camo then it must have looked pretty worn.

Some Bell 47 owners over the years have obtained exemptions from the CAA that allow them to fly them (re-)painted in former (or even fake) military colours and markings.