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. The 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 cutting edge CIA stealth helicopter were ever seen again. The entire Advanced Prototype CIA program was dissolved shortly afterward.
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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.
that’s a great idea, you could call if Airwulf or such
Maybe some could take that premise & turn it into a television show
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