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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated June 26, 1961 partially reads, "Experience and a top professional reputation--vital to the success of any business--must be gained by most new firms during many years of concentrated effort. This however is not the case with Quality Helicopter Service, Inc., a newly established company operating out of Van Nuys Airport. The two principals who organized this firm brought with them the best reputations in the industry. Robert T. Gilbreath, president, and Robert Watson, secretary-treasurer, are pioneers in the field of commercial helicopter operations...In a move to give his company a competitive advantage in the field, Gilbreath has equipped Quality with the powerful new Bell model G3B helicopter. Only one other firm is presently operating with this advanced machine." Robert Gilbreath, president of Quality Helicopter Service, Inc., demonstrates his new Bell G3B helicopter.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Quality Helicopter Service, Inc. (Los Angeles, Calif.) Helicopter industry--California--San Fernando Valley Helicopter pilots--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Helicopters--California--San Fernando Valley Bell helicopters San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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