The CIA's 222 Prototype

August 13th 1976; The first flight of the Bell 222 light commercial twin-turbine helicopter.  This beautiful helicopter design was the first to incorporate twin turbine, dual hydraulic and electrical systems, and sponsons housing a retractable landing gear. vThe 222 received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration on August 16, 1979
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January 22nd, 1984; an advanced and heavily modified prototype 222 stealth helicopter, under development by "The Company" aka the Central Intelligence Agency, was stolen during a planned live fire demonstration by the programs chief designer, and test pilot, Charles Henry Moffet.
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Intel gathered after the disappearance indicate the prototype was possibly flown to Libya, unfortunately, neither the chief pilot, nor the one of a kind CIA stealth helicopter were ever seen again.  The entire Advanced Prototype CIA program was dissolved shortly afterward.    
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3 comments


  • Jack D Westbrooks

    Did they check the couch cushions? You’ll be surprised what ends up there. Also the refrigerator! Did you know most lost remotes are found in the refrigerator . True fact, I saw it on the Internet. The fridge may be the best starting point ’cause the chances of seeing this helicopter again are very remote.


  • steve

    that’s a great idea, you could call if Airwulf or such


  • John

    Maybe some could take that premise & turn it into a television show


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