TH-55, Class Mate: Witsrom (I think)     TH-55, Basic Flight Trainer, Early Morning

We called the TH-55 the "Mattel Messersmidt."
It had a reciprocating engine with dual magneto ignition and a very sensitive manually controlled throttle. It also had a fuel to air mix control which students weren't allowed to touch but instructors could not keep their hands off.

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Helicopter Types Flown By Dennis:

Huey: "B" Model
Gunship


Huey: "C" Model
Gunship


Huey: "D" Model
Slick


Huey: "H" Model
Slick


Cobra: "G" Model
Attack Helicopter


Basic Trainer: TH-55
"Mattel Messersmidt"


Instrument Trainer:
TH-13


Instrument Trainer:
TH-23 "MASH"


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