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I remember Fred Feldman & Helicopter Seven-Ten. Isn't he credited with coining the term "rubbernecking delays"?
Fred Feldman aka "Fearless Fred" was a fixture in the NY Metro area during the 60's and 70's. I remember as a kid being thrilled when we saw him and his helicopter circling over Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn one morning while we were on our way to school. I think he did coin that term

Do you by chance remember the day that the relief pilot was filling in for him & crashed?
Yes. I remember that well. The pilots name was "Frank McDermott", he used to fill in for Fred. He experienced a tail rotor malfunction under very windy conditions and crashed into a building. I remember Fred was devastated when he heard the sad news. Fred continued to fly. Contrary to many rumors Fred did not die in a helicopter crash. He died from complications related to heart troubles. He retired from flying because of his health.