Home/AircraftAircraftUp Close and Personal with the Original BatcopterAshley BurnsUpdated Nov 9, 2021 12:09 PM EST Share this storyAfter the filming of Batman, the Bell 47 helicopter was repainted and the decorations were removed. When Eugene Nock later purchased it, he had it repainted to restore its Gotham glory. Flying Capt. Nock had the Batcopter retrofitted with new equipment and electronics without eliminating any of the vintage charm that fans expect from this legendary aircraft. Flying The Batcopter is also decorated with autographs from the cast of the film and TV series, including Burt Ward (pictured), who played Robin. Eugene Nock/Flying A fan of the Caped Crusader since childhood, Eugene Nock (bottom right) has eagerly welcomed not only stars like Ward, Julie Newmar and the late Adam West to revisit the Batcopter, but also scores of fans, young and old alike. It was only fitting that Nock eventually added a vintage, working Batmobile replica to his collection. Flying Nock also eventually completed his collection with the addition of a Batcycle replica, complete with the sidecar featuring Robin's logo. Flying Share this storyAircraftBell HelicopterSun 'n Fun 2018Ashley BurnsWriterRelated StoriesJetsGulfstream Secures First G400 SaleAmelia WalshAircraft For Sale Top PicksThis 1981 Mooney M20J Is a Model of Efficiency and an ‘AircraftForSale’ Top PickFlying StaffPistonWhy Choose a Piston Plane?Matt HerrAircraftBoeing Machinists Reject New Contract, Go on StrikeEric KulischAircraft For Sale Top PicksThis 1978 Cessna T310R’s Power and Versatility Make It an ‘AircraftForSale’ Top PickFlying StaffApproachable AircraftZenith Aircraft ‘Homecoming’ to Feature Open Hangar Days, Fly-InKitplanes StaffSubscribe to Our NewsletterGet the latest FLYING stories delivered directly to your inboxSubscribe to our newsletterBy entering your email, you agree to receive communications from FlyingMag.