You Fly the M*A*S*H Helicopter
Re‑live the Korean War medevac flights — at the controls of the bubble‑canopy Bell H‑13.
You Fly the MASH Helicopter
Enjoy the thrill of flying the MASH helicopter yourself over the Texas Hill Country and re‑living the medical evacuation flights that occurred during the Korean War. A Flight Instructor sits alongside — but the controls are yours.
History of the MASH Helicopter
The Bell H‑13 Sioux was used in the MedEvac role as a litter carrier in Korea, following initial fielding in 1951. In the MedEvac role, a cocoon‑like stretcher pod could be mounted on each skid. A distinctive feature of the Bell Model 47D (military H‑13G) was the "Goldfish Bowl" plexiglass canopy, known to many from the TV series MASH, set in Korea.
The H‑13 earned the nickname "Angel of Mercy" for evacuating some 18,000 United Nations casualties during the war. Modifications were made by Medical Detachment personnel to improve patient comfort: litters were outfitted with removable covers and plexiglass windows over the patient's head, warm air was piped from the engine manifold into the litters, and plasma bottle holders were mounted on the exterior of the cabin door openings to facilitate blood replacement while airborne.
What Makes This Flight Special
- Genuine Bell 47 — the helicopter from M*A*S*H
- Bubble‑canopy 360° visibility
- You fly the aircraft with a Flight Instructor alongside
- Photo opportunities on the ramp before & after
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