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The Hiller VZ-1 Pawnee was an experimental aircraft evaluated by the U.S. Army in the 1950s. Described as a "flying platform," the vehicle was intended to allow a single person to be directed a few meters above the ground with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability. The design is a notable example of the research conducted on individual air mobility. Purpose of Development and History In the 1950s, the U.S. Army was exploring small, highly maneuverable aircraft that could be used alongs