Title: Bristol Sycamore
Content:  The Bristol Type 171 Sycamore was an early helicopter developed and built by the helicopter division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company. The name refers to the seeds of the sycamore tree, Acer pseudoplatanus, which fall with a rotating motion. It has the distinction of being the first British helicopter to receive a certificate of airworthiness, as well as being the first British-designed helicopter to be introduced by and to serve with the Royal Air Force (RAF). Typically capable of seating up to three passengers, the type was often used as a transport for both passengers and cargo alike. In RAF service, the Sycamore 
Title: Bristol Sycamore
Content:  The Bristol Sycamore was one of the first production helicopters to be developed. Each Sycamore was manufactured with all of the necessary fixed fittings to enable it to be quickly adapted for any of six major roles: search and rescue, air ambulance, passenger transport, freight transport, aerial crane and dual instruction; it was also used for other specialised roles. The Sycamore seated four-to-five occupants, depending on the model; it was usually fitted with three folding canvas seats as well as a single rotating seat besides the pilot. In addition to the passenger cabin, it had a separate luggage compartment. A 
Title: Bristol Sycamore
Content:  From 1952 to 1955 the Sycamore was used for various trials by the Air Sea Warfare Development Unit which was stationed at RAF St. Mawgan. In April 1953, the Sycamore HR14 entered service with 275 Squadron of the RAF and went on to serve with nine squadrons in total. Various marks of Sycamore served with the RAF; they would primarily be used as air ambulances (Sycamore HC.10), for Army communications (Sycamore HC.11) and for search and rescue operations (Sycamore HR.12 through the Sycamore HR.14). In 1953, No. 275 Squadron, equipped with Sycamores, became the RAF's first helicopter search and rescue squadron in Great Britain. The type was used by the Royal Air Force Central Flying School for 
Title: Bristol Sycamore
Content:  second helicopter type to be used by the Australian Defence Force; a total of 10 were delivered to the Royal Australian Navy. The Sycamore was also used in a variety of civilian roles. A single example was used during the construction of the M1 motorway between London and Leeds; the type provided support in various roles, including to perform aerial surveying, communication across various sites, the carriage of both personnel and equipment, and the mitigation of flooding on the project. Sycamores operated by Australian National Airways were routinely available for charter, performing tasks such as the aerial surveying of mining claims, supply missions, and the transporting of equipment across the remote Outback areas of the nation.
Title: Bristol Sycamore
Content:  whose company had been acquired by Bristol was promptly appointed by the company as the head of Bristol's new helicopter division. In June 1944, work commenced on the development on a four-seat helicopter intended for both civil and military use; it was out of this programme that the Sycamore would emerge. During development, particular emphasis was assigned to the producing the necessary level of endurance of the rotorcraft's mechanical components. On 25 July 1947, the first prototype, VL958, which was powered by a 450 hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior (there being no suitable engine in the Bristol range), performed the type's maiden 
Title: Bristol Sycamore
Content:  In mid-1948, the third prototype, which had been built to the improved Sycamore Mk.2 standard, was completed; this model had been fitted with a 550 hp Alvis Leonides engine, the Leonides engine would become the standard powerplant for all subsequent Sycamore production. On 25 April 1949, a certificate of airworthiness was granted for the Sycamore, the first such to be granted to a British helicopter. During the flight test programme, Bristol's key development pilots for the Type 171 included Charles "Sox" Hosegood and Col. Robert "Bob" Smith. In 1951, a Bristol-owned Sycamore Mk.2 was used during a series of deck landing trials 
Title: Bristol Sycamore
Content:  normally used in the search and rescue and casualty evacuation roles. The type proved the value of rotorcraft to easily traverse inhospitable or otherwise inaccessible terrain; the Sycamore made valuable contributions to British military activities during the Malayan Emergency, the Cyprus Emergency, and the Aden Emergency, in addition to other operations. In addition to its British military service, various models of the Sycamore were produced and operated by a number of users, including overseas military operations and civil customers. Civilian operations typically involved transportation, mountain rescue, and aerial survey work. In 1959, production of the Sycamore ended after 180 rotorcraft had been completed.
Title: Bristol Sycamore
Content:  which maintained a minimum clearance between the blade tips and the tailboom even in high winds; these stops were withdrawn above 100 RPM so that full freedom of movement for effective flight was possible. The Sycamore was powered by a single Alvis Leonides piston engine of 550 hp. The engine was mounted below and to the rear of the main rotor on a flexible mounting to reduce vibrations transmitted to the helicopter structure. It was isolated in a fireproof enclosure which was fitted with fire detection and extinguishing equipment to meet certification requirements. Air was drawn through a forward-facing 
Title: Bristol Sycamore
Content:  communist guerrillas. The type also saw combat service with the RAF during the Cyprus Emergency and the Aden Emergency, in addition to other operations. In December 1971, the last of the RAF's Sycamores were officially retired; this had been due to critical parts having reached the end of their fatigue life. However 32 Squadron continued to operate two Sycamores until August 1972. A total of 50 Sycamores were delivered to the German Federal Government. Three helicopters were produced for the Belgian Government for use in the Belgian Congo; it had been picked due to the type's good capabilities in tropical environments, as proven during its combat use in Malaysia. The Sycamore also has the distinction of being 
Title: Bristol Sycamore
Content: Royal Australian Air Force – Only two Sycamores were in service with the RAAF from 1951 to 1965. The two helicopters were used for general support duties at the Woomera Rocket Range in South Australia. ; Aircraft Research and Development Unit ; No. 1 Air Trials unit ; Royal Australian Navy ; 723 Squadron RAN ; 724 Squadron RAN ; Belgian Air Force: Belgium used three Mk.14B's (registered as B1/OT-ZKA, B2/OT-ZKB & B3/OT-ZKC) to equip the metropolitan power in the Congo with a rescue flight based at Kamina Air Base, Katanga Province. Used between 1954 and 1960. ; Luftwaffe ; German Navy Luftwaffe ; German Navy German Navy Royal Air Force ; Air Sea Warfare Development Unit ; Central Flying School ; 22 Squadron ; 32 Squadron ; 84 Squadron ; 103 Squadron ; 110 Squadron ; 118 Squadron ; 194 Squadron ; 225 Squadron ; 228 Squadron ; 275 Squadron ; 284 Squadron ; 651 Squadron ; 657 Squadron ; No. 1563 (Helicopter) Flight RAF ; Army Air Corps 

Question: Verify the following claims with "True" or "False": The Bristol Sycamore is a Helicopter that the Indian Air Force uses.
Answer: False