The Tiny Mosquito Helicopter

Following World War 2, the British military was on the lookout for a versatile and compact helicopter that would fulfill an ambitious concept for its time - an observation and reconnaissance rotorcraft capable of conducting missions from routine training to urgent evacuation, even in the toughest conditions.

The Saunders-Roe Skeeter emerged as a small but rugged vehicle that soon gained the attention of the British and beyond, with its sturdy steel-tube fuselage, wooden-bladed fabric-covered rotor, and reliable engine.
Soon, what started as a pioneering endeavor became a crucial part of the history of British aviation, even venturing into the realm of rocket propulsion…

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