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30th January 2026, 18:59
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Focke-Achgelis Fa 330 - the successful pilot ?
Good evening Gentlemen,
the Focke-Achgelis Fa 330 of submarine U-177 was used to spot the Greek steamer Efthalia Mari on 6Aug1943. This sighting with the subsequent sinking was the first military success of a helicopter. Who was the pilot on that occasion ? Cheers, Michael 
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30th January 2026, 19:53
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Re: Focke-Achgelis Fa 330 - the successful pilot ?
Not a helicopter but rotor kite
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30th January 2026, 20:05
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Re: Focke-Achgelis Fa 330 - the successful pilot ?
Fw. Kurt Wieden but please don't bother asking about the next most successful pilot!
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30th January 2026, 23:48
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Re: Focke-Achgelis Fa 330 - the successful pilot ?
Yes, the most successful pilot in a glider.
 I think he has some kind of fetish about it.
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