The Second World War saw the first steps of the helicopter as a weapon of war. The following link provides a report on this topic and a lot of photos of different models operated by the countries involved in the conflict. Hope you enjoy and I count on your visit! http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/02/asas-rotativas-na-segunda-guerra-mundial.html Lawrence.
I just scrolled through the pictures and they are quite good. Most I've never seen before. Thank you for posting. Parenthetically, the gyrocopter (autogyro) was invented by a Spaniard by the name of Juan de la Cierva. The craft was used militarily as early as the 1934 Asturias' revolt.
