"The maiden flight was a success and the SE-3130-01 helicopter, thanks to load/power rate allowed by the turbine, opened the way to new operative performances, rendering the aircraft the fantastic mean that it is today. In May 25, 1955, a second prototype took off. The performances were so good that June 6 of the same year, the legendary test pilot Jean Boulet, pushed the Alouette 2 until to reach...