From The Archives: 60 Years Ago In Aviation Week

A Westland Wessex 5 (the lower helicopter) refuels a Wessex 1 in flight during a demonstration at the 24th Farnborough flying display. The Wessex 5 fed a refueling hose, streamed by a small parachute for stability, to the other helicopter, which was fitted with grappling gear. After the grapple secured the hose, the latter was retracted into the Wessex 1 to an onboard refueling point. The technique, which was under development by Westland Aircraft Ltd., and Flight Refueling Ltd., was proposed for use by the British military.

See the cover of the Aviation Week & Space technology issue dated Sep. 21, 1964.

See images of transport aircraft showcased during flying displays at the 24th Farnborough Airshow, issue date Sep. 14, 1964.

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