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The 'New Whirlybirds' are still flying!


Fans of the Whirlybirds TV show may be interested to know of "The New Whirlybirds" who travel many places in the USA with a beautiful Bell-47 helicopter along with memorabilia from the old TV Show. There are two re-enactors of the original cast "Chuck" and "P.T." who visit childrens hospital wards, air shows, and the like, introducing a new generation to the Bell-47 helicopter, the worlds's first commercially certificated helicopter and diverting them from drugs, gangs, violence and other destructive pursuits. Both gentlemen are great fans of, and spokesmen for, the Bell-47 and the original Whirlybirds TV Show. Just to an internet search for the "New Whirlybirds" for more information and check out their website with tons of photos, and information on the TV show and the Bell-47 helicopter.

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Thank you for the compliment.

Danny and I spend alot of hours in our work for The Bell 47 Helicopter Association as pres & vp and The New Whirlybirds introducing the Bell 47 to a new generation. For all you Whirlybirds buffs we have just added a gold mine of behind the scenes b/w and color pics of the original show on our mega website www.newwhirlybirds.com. We also have our two adventure episodes there. We invite all true Whirlybirds fans to join our fan club and send a testimonial in about the original or new whirlybirds.

Remember, we are not a memorabilia sales site, we are a TRIBUTE SITE. You're right the show's star is the helicopter, but as with the original actors we get a lot of affection from our fans and we appreciate it. FYI: We are pilots and actually have a Bell 47 Super G and base it at Torrance CA.

Don't be surpised if you see us on Family TV soon. I agree with several people, the new helos don't have the appeal that the 47 has. (especailly not the view that we get as we fly over L.A. on a clear day.)

We will be appearing for BHT at Heli-Expo at the Dallas Convention CTR Feb 25-26-27-28.

Best wishes
Joey Rhodes

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