Hollywood Survivor - A M*A*S*H Star Visits Oshkosh
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- The Bell 47 first flew in 1945. The design would set in motion a series of events which would change aviation forever. They would first deploy to active duty in Korea in the 1950s as the H-13 and while used in many various roles, medical evacuation, or medevac, is where it would make the largest impact. Flying wounded from the battlefields to MASH units in just minutes lowered the battlefield death rate dramatically. After the war, the medevac helicopters would continue their duty back home in civilian life. Today we have twin-engine, jet-powered helicopters flying that same role, saving lives. The Bell 47 would be flown by many famous aviators through the years and even some of America’s astronauts. However the role which made it a cultural icon was the appearance in the movie and later television series, M.A.S.H. This very airframe was used during filming and is in the opening scenes of the show.
I'll bet Radar heard you coming before anyone else did.
Walter could probably hear this
beauty firing up, on a delivery
flight.
steve
CHOPPERS!
CHOPPERS!
Uh oh, CHOPPERS!
Bet everyone was also looking in the wrong direction.
@Andrew Easton
I still say “Choppers!” to my children, whenever I hear a helicopter fly overhead.
They have NO IDEA why!
as a kid and I heard M*A*S*H coming on I would Run just to see those Bell 47's
And I would do the opposite because I was a soldier just back from 2 tours in Vietnam with a Vietnamese wife. Though the show was ostensibly about the Korean War, it captured both the nation and Alan Alda’s disillusionment with the stalemate and human cost of the Vietnam War. I felt exactly like the guy who Wrote the book MASH, (who was an actual hero of the Korean War and made almost nothing off the series). He said he Didn't write an anti-war book. His son said, "My father was a political conservative and did not like the liberal tendencies that Alan Alda portrayed Hawkeye Pierce as having." Now a whole generation who didn't go or know got their impressions from an entertaining movie that wasn't true.
My late father fought in the Korean War and was wounded twice in action and was evacuated to a M*A*S*H unit on one of these. He said that it was one hell of a ride especially on morphine.
You could say he was high on morphine. But in all seriousness I have a huge respect for war veterans I would like to thank him for his service. Even though he has passed away.
@@ninus17 I love, honor, respect all veterans they are gods to me but admittedly I do fly the flag of Korean War vets a tad higher because they are the forgotten veterans. I have virtually all of my dads paper work from his draft card to his actual draft notice to his discharge papers, I have his dog tags and medals including his Purple Hearts. But anyway the last sentence in my comment were my dads actual words I am unwilling to change them just to be politically correct that would dishonor him and what he did.
@@coltsfan79 i dont want you to change anything. it was a joke because he said it was a hell of a ride especialy when on morphine, so literly he was high and on morphine
@Jon Doe aint that the truth. lol
The aircraft has a special story. Restoring it in your father’s memory makes it even more special! Nicely done!
Who is his father?
@Jon Doe Was he someone famous for anything or is it a matter of family honor?
@@joewoodchuck3824 Stan Moorcock.
Thank you for restoring this beauty!
Thank you for sharing on CZcams :)
I've always thought the Bell 47 was the most beautiful copter ever made. Glad this great piece of history is still around.
As a M.A.S.H. viewer from '72 when it started 'till now, I appreciate all the positive comments here. I still watch it every day on a network the opposite of YOU. And this Helicopter is such an icon, opening every show, and an important character itself, with hero roles in many episodes. I have the complete series, the original move with Donald Sutherland, and Elliot Gould, Sally Kellerman and Robert "I love the smell of napalm in the morning" Duvall, and both Reunions. They're like family.
I will never forget M*A*S*H I grew up watching the show and have the whole DVD set and still watch it today. Thank you for sharing a great piece of the show with us all. Please be safe out there.
Greetings from the UK. I am 66 years old and have fond memories of watching what I consider to be 2 of the greatest shows to hit our shores in my lifetime. Sgt.Bilko and M*A*S*H !! Run Radar Run 👍🇺🇸🇬🇧
Ironically I’m watching M*A*S*H right now. Awesome to see a survivor from the show. Very nice video.
@Andy it's not Ironically (: Google KNOWs :) "truth is among us" (how they say in x-files)
I've watched so many re-runs of M*A*S*H it's burned into my soul.
It's crazy how they start running together into one long story. I watched it a few years ago from start to finish. I shed a tear when McLean died, and the final episode.
@@NenadKralj A lot people these days seem to confuse "Irony" with "Coincidence". It does my head in. Stay the course Nenad, we need to educate these people.....
Loved The M A S H 4077 TV Show & Still Love it today.
My first helicopter ride was in a Bell 47 at the Michigan State Fair with my dad. I was about ten years old. Been hooked on helicopters ever since.
Same with me 1970 a fairground in Florida. Got to ride 5 times in 2 days. Now a lifelong heli nut.
Jamaica Defence Force had these in the 60s till mid 70s & replaced them with the huey.They were very good choppers.
Every night when I got home from work for years it was M.A.S.H 'til I fell asleep on the sofa, ........... LOVE this Aircraft, hope to see it in person sometime.
Cup O'joe after work and M*A*S*H.
Loved both the movie & series.
Wow, you can really hear the love and care he has for this wonderful machine.
The occasional crack of his voice exudes beyond comprehension what this Bell 47 means to him, a true and emphatic labor of love.
The Bell 47 has a distinctive sound that I always enjoy, just like the Huey.
tomshiba51 bells, Huey’s, and black hawks
Of course MASH 4077 is first show you think of when you see a Bell 47 (The G model, is it?) but does anyone remember "Whirlybirds" in the late fifties? I know Chuck and Pete were the two hero's and I think someone called (something) Tobey was Chuck? I remember the tail number was N975B!
Actually it was Chuck and P.T....Craig Hill played the roll and they only used his initials. Kenneth Tobey played Chuck.... I may be wrong but I believe it was Ken's 1st show as lead Actor. He was in EVERYTHING...he's the office in charge in the original THE THING and he's in AIRPLANE!
But Dude...extra points for remembering the call number!!
What an amazing piece of American history. Thank you Sir for bringing her back to life for the rest of us to remember!
Nice. God bless all the men and women who served in the military. The Korean War somewhat forgotten. Let's not forget those who served in Korea in all wars protect our freedom. Amen.
@Von Musklaus How is North Korea today vs South Korea? See a difference? One creates great products and the citizens enjoy a wonderful standard of living. The other people are starving and a crazy person is shooting missiles near neighboring countries.
Vietnam is a poor country and it doesn't have to be. Like all Socialist Communist countries it wrecks havoc and human suffering on all it touches. That's what we were fighting for, to prevent the spread of Communism for democracy and freedom for all people, not just USA. This is why communism in China needs to be checked.
@Von Musklaus You're a product of your own environment and ignorant propaganda brainwashing you have been fed. I've been to Vietnam four times, extended trips, have a Vietnamese friend there. Her family lives out of Ho Chi Minh City, about 70 miles, Long An, been to Nha Trang, Dalat, HMC, Hanoi.... Great people. Have Vierltnmese friends in USA. Now look up the statistics, average VN income per year is $2,000. It is a poor country poorly run.
Yes, it's great for Ex Pats. HMC has some of the highest real estate prices in the world, as rich Chinese buy up property. VN could be like South Korea, Japan, Singapore for the people. It's not. China manipulates and uses Vietnam, treats them like shit and has no respect for their culture. The locals hate it. Take your arrogant I know more than you attitude and shove it up your ass. You are projecting your ignorance and bigotry. I have a master's degree, traveled all over the world, read, study history for a hobby, and I'm an adult. You are an ass hole troll.
@Von Musklaus There you go with your anti-American bull shit propaganda. USA is not randomly shooting missiles at anybody you dip shit. F you liar.
@Von Musklaus As a Korean American who was born in South Korea before following parents to USA as a young kid, I say you need to learn a bit more history please. Embarrassing.
I worked on OH-13 Sioux before joining the Army. My boss bought six at an auction at CCAD and flatbedded them home. Took me three years to get all six airworthy.
Take care of that piece of history...I loved MASH and still watch the reruns.
I remember when the Dade County Sheriff's Office (now Miami-Dade PD) had 2 Bell-47s fitted with floats. They keeps those late into the 1970's until the Jet Ranger replaced them.
Wow. i was born in 72 but as growing up I remember watching M.A.S.H from the United Kingdom with my brothers but that would of been long after it aired in the USA, brings back great memories.
Working as a Paramedic in Grants Pass , OR , our company had an arrangement with a local helicopter firm ( mostly logging support ) to collaboratively provide medevac services. Van Honeycutt was the prime pilot. His "claim to fame" was that he was one of the pilots for the M.A.S.H. movie. He had an autographed photo behind his desk , a snapshot of the lead-in frame of the two 47's , signed by most of the stars of the movie. One hell of a pilot (way to many stories to tell) , one hell of a fellow, one hell of an aircraft.
A beautiful MASH helicopter actually used on M*A*S*H so well finished! It was a star of the tv show which was one of the most popular ever! The air-to-air image of the helicopters flying in the opening scenes is so dramatic!
The Bell 47 was my first ride in an aircraft when I went up for a 10 minute hop at the Orange Show fair in San Bernardino, CA. I went on later to get a Private Pilot license and fly gliders and later, hanggliders. I never forgot the thrill of that first flight when I was just 12 years old.
I will always be able to hear Radar saying Incoming chopper. Thanks for the memories...
What a beautiful Helicopter, and a true part of history. A gorgeous restoration. Long Live M*A*S*H!
I grew up in Tucson. I think I saw that helicopter over at the Pima air museum and bone yard years ago. Never know.
Bell Helicopter still flies a Bell 47 out of their headquarters in Texas. Used to see it once in a while over Hurst and N. Arlington.
MP it’s a blessing to see it daily as I work out here at Bell. Still all beautiful in the original blue! Only a select few of our instructors are cleared to fly it.
@@carpetmogul007 , I used to work at Arlington Municipal and every once in a while it would come over to the Xworx.
Even though I'm 57, I love history. The good, bad, and the wicked stuff that comes with a war. Thanks for your help and time. God bless you.. I'm not even ashamed of my tears.
THANK YOU
For looking after her
I'm from CANADA and I remember watching MASH on T.v.
One of the best shows ever made.
A helicopter which history has almost forgotten now,but at the time,it was a life saver,and is due for much greater recognition of its value and worth,as many a veteran alive today owes his survival to one of these fabulous flying machines.
Very cool history and story of the 4077th Whirlybird. Great job on the restoration, glad it's not in a dump somewhere. Just so you know, your dad lives on through you and your deeds. I think he would tell you that you knocked this one out of the park son...... 😊
Contgratulations for keeping alive the 47. Our Colombian Air Force also had this helicopter and was used for several years. Beautiful video and keep up the good work!!
EDUARDO
AWESOME!!! I had wondered for years what their fate had been. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
This is very cool. Thank you so much for sharing this with the public.
Thanks for sharing this my 2nd favorite show of all time there is nothing like a bell 47 chopper everything about it is iconic and it being a chopper used in mash too ! The show wouldn't have been great without the other star the "angel of mercy" best intro of any show too !
One of my favorite episodes is where the pilots are competing with each other for the highest medivac numbers, Danger Dan and the main guy who has diabetes and is about to get grounded. In one scene he picks up four patients and Colonel Potter says "168 horsepower just isn't enough" and he struggles to get airborne, but eventually does, only to be beaten at the last moment. Great episode highlighting this bird
the other pilot who was played by a guy by the name of robert hogan makes me think of col. robert hogan in hogan's heroes.
I was wondering if it had staybar weights or paddles.
Looks like it had the weights.
The weighted Bell-Hiller system was the same as
the UH1 series. (Sorry, when I was on active duty,
working on Chinooks, rotor systems were a research
hobby of mine. Yes, the staybar semi-rigid was my
favorite.)
steve
What a terrific preservation of history! Thanks for protecting this classic vehicle which is as iconic as McQueen's Mustang in Bullet! Finest Kind!
The Bell 47 held many helicopter flight records, although this might have been down to the fact there was not much competition around at the time. Interesting to note that this aircraft was flown from the left hand seat, whereas modern helicopters are flown from the right hand seat, mainly so that the pilot doesn’t have to let go of the cyclic control to operates controls on the centre console and instrument panel. The stabiliser bar is a well known Bell feature, but was designed by Arthur Middleton Young independently. He took his design to Bell and they employed him as a designer. the 47 was undoubtedly a great aircraft.
Thank you for preserving history like this. Wonderful work. Best to you Tod
Beautiful aircraft. My first flight was in a 47. No doors climbed to 3000feet . I'll Never forget it... thanks for sharing your video...
There's a guy in Lewisburg WV that has a couple of the same model ambulances from MASH. One was in my high school auto shop once and we got to get a good look at it.
MASH was my parents favorite television show.This video brings back the memories.
What a lovely man, recreating the set up as used in the military medevac role to inform and educate generations that weren't born when this helicopter type was saving lives and making history!
MASH helped to highlight the work of the Pilots saving their ground borne brothers in arms, and made this aircraft famous.
Great Helicopter and Restoration.
Sorry your Dad isn’t there. I miss my Dad, too.
I love aviation because of his gentle guidance.
Very Nice to see it. Hope you can pass it down to someone who can Really & Truly! Appreciate it. The first time i ever saw and heard the 47, Was way back in the 60's when i was a 12 yearold little boy. it was so so exciting, i can't even tell you how exciting it was, And that Beautiful sound of the Rotors slapping the wind. That was when i fell in love with choppers.
Thanx for sharing.
If you have ever flown a Bell 47D-1 with the Franklin engine, it gives you an appreciation for the skill of the Korean War MASH pilots. Very under powered. Taking off even at seal level with two patients on board requires a very smooth hand.
" shhhhhh. Chopper comin from hoocie min trail, looks bad kernol" no one could hear those choppers like radar. When I hear that music come on for Mash I get goosebumps every time.
Wasn’t there a version of this same model that was fitted with a large pair of pontoons for water landings? And there used to be a television show when I was a youngster called “Whirlybirds”. I believe it was also a Bell 47. Anyone remember that show?
It's a shame theres only one left. He's doing a great service by keeping it alive.
@Leonard Chornomaz That's nice to hear. It's a great piece of military history.
I'm pretty sure that Dennis Clarq used to own this helicopter. The story as I know it is that when he got out of Vietnam as a helicopter mechanic, he ended up buying three former military helicopters that did not have any paperwork. They would start up and run and do everything as they should, just no paperwork so he couldn't fly them. He had them at the old seaplane base on Irondequoit Bay in Rochester New York. He was a mechanic there. Some guys from California came out and bought them because they were planning on making a TV show based on the movie MASH. That money provided the down payment and the start-up cash for him to buy a 152 Acre Farm in cohocton New York. I'm assuming he still resides there. He later went on to buy a lot more Government auction helicopters and ended up with a Helicopter Museum. He never opened the museum to the public, but it was quite a sight to see. He ended up with the very first prototype Bell 47 there as well as 2 reciprocating powered Kaman helicopters, Bo 102 single bladed helicopter, first human powered helicopter from California Polytechnic and one of the prototypes to the Bell jet Ranger and the first Hughes 269. He ended up with over a hundred helicopters. He made his career selling parts. He was this kind of bigger than life character who is very humble and never realize you couldn't do something so he would try everything and he did some amazing things. Last time I was there he had a child Sikorsky you put on top of a truck axle and use it as a weather vane in the middle of a field. This is well as the other two helicopters played a crucial role and everything he did in his life. If you reach out to him tell him Jonathan Morgan said hi
The Bellingham Air Museum is has moved and is now in Skagit County, WA with a Bell 47 I believe it was sitting in the Hanger.
Beautiful job restoring the part of television history.
Thank you for your hard work, and GOD BLESS YOU.
Me and my friends grew up watching MASH. WHAT A GREAT FIND. YOURE SO LUCKY IM JELIOUS
I believe the heli's used in the MASH show is not this heli, in the show they use a heli that wasn't used until after the Korean war.
Would have liked to hear her start. Beautiful!
You know, I just stumbled across this video. Of the MASH helicopter. And it made me smile. I enjoyed the video. Thank you for restoring that beauty. This was an awesome treat to watch. Thank you 🙏
Thank you for restoring this helicopter. As a child of the early 60s I can remember seeing a lot of these helicopters.
I can't imagine he flew it from Reno but that would be a great documentary as well. Inclusive of how he acquired it from The boneyard and took it to Reno, steps of restoration to its place at the air venture
Great Helicopter only the best, I watched the american TV series WIRLYBIRDS sometime during the 1950's. The BELL 47 was and still is my favourite aircraft ( Helicopter ) I think the helicopter is the most important aircraft ever made. It goes where others cant go and it is so versatile for rescue's. When i was very young in the 50's I liked drawing this this helicopter and I still draw it today for my grandchildren.
Thank you for sharing your video
John
Still remember watching N975B as a kid!
Best view in the cockpit of any helicopter.
We had some in my Army unit during Vietnam (1971) I believe they were phasing them out then . We were sending them back to the US and of course we were using the Bell Jet Ranger. Both excellent aircraft, actually I preferred the Jet Ranger to the Huey.
The Bell 47 is a legendary helicopter. I would love to fly one or even own one. I love everything historical and wish I could find a original. I know they do have lot versions but they don't feel the same. The originals were more handmade then the rebuilds
A great video thank you. I'm a helicopter pilot and have not had the opportunity to fly one of these. I went to the Bell facility a couple of years ago and they had one in their hangar, nicely restored. It was a work of art, just like this one.
so happy to see beautiful old craft restored to it former glory - saddly unlike its old friends now in coke cans metal bars but this look fantastic ‘and mash such an icon in so many peoples life in the service and out 🙏🏻
Very nice! A superb effort in going above and beyond to restore an American Icon to its illustrious past.
Id love to see how the plastic bubbles are made.
That's awesome to see this still running. Can't forget to them music
i knew exactly what heli that was the second i saw the thumbnail, i had not really considered how iconic it was and still is.
well worth restoring and sharing with the world, thanks~
Before MASH there was Whirlybirds. Watched it often on childrens hour, 5.00-6.00 pm on UK TV.
Thank you for your hard work keeping history alive.
Thank you for sharing. Loved the show.
No doubt piece of nostalgia. Bless you sir
Grew up watching this show, one of my all time favorites. You should try to get the remaining cast members to sign it.
Please Keep That Wonderful Helicopter in Tip Top Shape for The Younger Generation to see & to understand How & What War was Like & to Never Repeat it again.
Thank You for Restoring That Wonderful Aircraft.
You did a fine job! Sir.."Respect"👊
Well done. Now only get it back to the filming location of mash
I got the chance to fly in this at the USS Alabama as a young kid, ever since I’ve wanted to fly helicopters for the army. After making Eagle Scout and building up some leadership skills as a battalion co in jrotc I’m hoping to make the cut.
Great find. I love the chopper and the show.
What about the TV series before MASH, the 'whirlybirds' ??
Can watch episodes here on YT
Great job, well done
Franklin engine powered !!!!
The Bell 47 *made* the movie and show.
I rode in one in Miami in the 50s + the Goodyear blimp.
I as well grew up watching MASH and always dreamed of someday flying the iconic bird, so I did. Got my commercial helicopter license with Chinook Helicopters of Abbotsford British Columbia Canada where they have a fleet of 47s. If anyone out there has dreamt of flying one , give them a call and experience flying one over the beautiful snow capped mountains of British Columbia. Don't forget your go-pro.
This is great! Thanks for posting!
Thanks for preserving a piece of history 👍
May she always be kept and ready to fly.
Have you ever taken it back to the landing pad at Malibu Creek State park? MASH filming site?
as its a gem as i believe one is painted in a M*A*S*H* scheme owned by Kermit Weeks of Fantisy of flight is one of 4 helicopters he owns the 3 are Sikorsky S-55 H-19 chickasaw. as the 47 was used by police departments. in many areas, as the J model the Executive variant was the first bell 47 recorded to carry a US President. as the bell 47 is a light helicopter as the Hiller H-23. and the currently produced Robinson R22.
Sir, thank you for sharing.
When I was younger I didn’t understand the writing or execution of the show. After I served in the Army it all made sense.
What a beautiful machine!
VERY Exquisite Replica!!!
Currently listed for sale on TRADE-A-PLANE.
Old Radar would be all worked up if he heard you flying in
I love that show.
Well done! Great restoration! You are a great craftsman!
Nice !! Thanks for posting.