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**Savoia** · 15th May 2018, 09:53

Introducing the 'Bandit Nightmare'

SA342M Gazelle Viviane 'Bandit Nightmare' (Photo: Marc-Eric Minard)

**Savoia** · 16th May 2018, 09:38

G-VOIP

SA341D G-VOIP (WA1792) as seen at North Weald Aerodrome on 2nd May 2018 (Photo: Mark Odell)

G-VOIP's owner Eddie Coventry seen here (with hat) together with his friends.

'Nellie'

SA342J(S) N624EL (cn.1094) as seen at Issy-les-Moulineaux on 10th May 2018

SA342M Viviane 'GBJ' aka the 'Bandit Nightmare' (Photo: Marc-Eric Minard)

Zishelix wrote: Wow! Congrats to the artist!

That compliment goes to Régis Rocca who created the design and who also painted the aircraft with the assistance of 'Harry' Bault.

**xbdt** · 16th May 2018, 16:51

Experimental SA-349.2 (c/n 1201) ex F-ZWRN under the covers

**Zishelix** · 16th May 2018, 19:10

Well done, XB! Rare pics indeed. Not many visitors has opportunity to 'peep' inside for such details

**Savoia** · 17th May 2018, 11:24

More ZU-RLH and more Bandit ..

SA341B ZU-RLH (WA1600) as seen at Nelspruit Airport on 12th May 2018 (Photo: Jarryd Sinovich)

SA342M GBJ as seen on 16th May 2018 (Photo: David Goovaerts)

BGJ is part of 3° RHC (3rd Combat Helicopter Regiment) based at Étain-Rouvres and has been painted in these colours for her attendance as this year's NATO Tiger Meet being held at Poznań-Krzesiny Air Base in Poland from 14-25 May 2018.

Does anyone know how many civilian Gazelles are actively operating in France besides the 'J' models N624EL and N342ET?

**Zishelix** · 17th May 2018, 15:03

I assume there are no more than few machines beside these two you mention. I'd say F-GEHB, GFCI & GKYC are still airworthy. Oops, F-GFCI operate in Italy.

**Zishelix** · 18th May 2018, 08:21

F-GFCI at Voghera Rivanazzano in August 24th, 2013 (Photo: Roberto Bianchi)

**md600driver** · 19th May 2018, 08:18

Originally posted by Savoia View Post

Ha ha, I didn't think you could miss this!

And it isn't just that there is no strobe/beacon on the tailfin specifically, but that the aircraft doesn't have a beacon anywhere, just nav lights.

The funny thing is that it has been like this for many years now.

Is there a legal requirement to have a strobe on the top of the tail boom?

Looks like there maybe one underneath!

There not many Gazelles flying with high skids.

**Savoia** · 19th May 2018, 10:36

Wedding Gazelles

Flashback from page 83:

The following photos were captured while 'Gertrude' (YU-HES) was on wedding duty at Knowlton Court in Kent.

**xbdt** · 19th May 2018, 12:47

.. and another one taken on Sept 18th 2015 at Kasteel van Leeuwergem in Belgium

**Zishelix** · 19th May 2018, 17:22

Looks like we're in a Wedding Mood today!

**Savoia** · 21st May 2018, 11:19

Pre-Wedding Gazelles!

So, in our previous round of Wedding Gazelles we were able to display a yellow Gaz flying wedding duties as well as a Gaz belonging to an Avia member on wedding duty.
I wonder — is there any way of combining these elements?

HA-LFH at Stubton Hall in Nottinghamshire in June 2012

LFH was on 'wedding duty' seen here delivering the bride with her hair in rollers!

LFH at Stubton Hall

The happy couple

All photos by Andy Hook courtesy of Zishelix.

**Savoia** · 21st May 2018, 11:27

Gazelle Down: Russia

A Gazelle helicopter carried out an emergency landing near the confluence of the Shevli and Uda rivers of the Tuguro-Chumikansky district, Russia.

After a hard landing, the aircraft caught fire. The occupants had time to evacuate before the helicopter caught fire. On the way to a nearby hunting lodge, one kilometer from the scene, one person allegedly had a heart attack, as a result of which he died.

Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia Statement: "During a hard landing, the aircraft ignited. People had time to evacuate before the helicopter caught fire. On the way to a nearby hunting lodge, one kilometer from the scene, one person had a heart attack, as a result of which he died, it was reported.

The person who died of a heart attack after a hard landing of the helicopter was Colonel-General of the Federal Security Service of Russia in 1946, after working for Sibur. I flew to the Amur Region from Moscow. Also on board was an entrepreneur from the Khabarovsk Territory, he has a serious spinal injury, "the administration said.

https://chelorg.com/2018/05/21/sk-ha...vsk-territory/

https://www.5-tv.ru/news/203847/

We are trying to get an ID on this bird. If anyone finds out, please post the details.
Some saying this was a 342.

This photo has appeared in one news report, but we have no confirmation that this is the craft in question

"The person who died of a heart attack after a hard landing of the helicopter was Colonel-General of the Federal Security Service of Russia in 1946, after working for Sibur. I flew to the Amur Region from Moscow. Also on board was an entrepreneur from the Khabarovsk Territory, he has a serious spinal injury," the administration said.

https://inforesist.org/v-habarovskom...ovosti-rossii/

**Savoia** · 22nd May 2018, 09:06

Gazelle Technicians and Supervisors Needed ASAP!

We have been asked to find mechanics and avionic technicians to join a 6 month+ contract working on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, upgrade and modification of Gazelle aircraft in the South of the UK.

We offer a good working environment, a good rate of pay and a guaranteed 45 or more hours per week along with a minimum contract term of 6 months.

To be considered ideally you will be able to show recent experience of working with the Gazelle, but we will also consider technicians who haven't worked on the aircraft for up to 10 years, or those that have worked on other light military helicopters. We are also looking for supervisory staff, and offer a higher rate for these additional responsibilities.

We will be looking for technicians to start throughout April and May, so even if you are not available for a little while yet get in touch and see what we have to offer - we look forward to hearing from you!

http://www.jobsinaviation.com/jobs/a...al-consulting/

**Savoia** · 22nd May 2018, 09:35

G-CDNO

SA341B G-CDNO (cn 1385) as seen at Sleap Airfield on 19th May 2018 (Photo: Mick Osbaldeston)

'The Bandit' during week two of NATO's Tiger Meet 2018 being held in Poland

**xbdt** · 22nd May 2018, 21:21

Family visit with N341DT, time to mow their lawn!

**Savoia** · 23rd May 2018, 09:08

SA341D G-ONNE (WA1089) landing near Cambridge on 20th May 2018

SA341D G-EZZL (cn 1104) as seen at Coventry on 15th May 2018

SA341G(S) YU-HEY (cn 1320) as seen departing Sywell on 13th May 2018 (Photo: Steve Coe)

**Zishelix** · 23rd May 2018, 15:36

A toy? No, it's a piece of hand-crafted excellence!

**Savoia** · 24th May 2018, 10:24

RA-0682G in Russia, May 2018

SA342M CXI in the Ivory Coast

The Bandit Gaz in Poland May 2018

**Zishelix** · 24th May 2018, 10:35

SA-342M Start-Up Checklist

**Helipixman** · 24th May 2018, 20:01

G-OLDH

G-OLDH was cancelled on 18.5.18 to Serbia becoming YU-HHH

Almost certainly taken at Stapleford (NFI)

**Savoia** · 25th May 2018, 10:05

SA341G(S) F-GEQB (1280) as seen in France c.1980's

Is this craft still flying?

**Savoia** · 26th May 2018, 10:30

Gaz Squad Gazelles at Blackbushe on 2nd July 2017 (Photo: Jo Ayres)

**Savoia** · 28th May 2018, 09:31

ZU-RLU

SA341G ZU-RLU (cn 1097) as seen in South Africa in 2018

**Helipixman** · 28th May 2018, 14:40

G-ZELL in the UK before going to Greece.

G-ZELL

Photos from the Helipixman collection (top one with thanks to GL)

**Savoia** · 29th May 2018, 10:28

SA341C RA-05708 (WA1045) as seen in Abkhazia, Russia in May 2018

**Helipixman** · 29th May 2018, 13:09

YU-HHH does anyone know if this is staying in the UK ?

**Savoia** · 30th May 2018, 09:08

SA341F2 'GHZ' N918GZ (cn 1672) as seen landing at French Valley Airport, Riverside County in California

**Savoia** · 31st May 2018, 08:01

SA341B ZB693 (WA2009) as seen at SPTA on 29th October 2013 (Photo: Tony Osborne)

SA341D XZ933 (WA1735) as seen at RAF Valley on 18th August 1979

Rainbow over Stapleford

**Paul V** · 31st May 2018, 09:57

Hi guys!

Last night I was driving towards the M3 motorway at junction 5, and spotted this Gazelle.

It was very difficult to get a shot of it while stuck in traffic, and when the cars started moving I couldnt get a shot of its registration. Its not a paint job I recognise, and the registration was in the range of N2..... at the very front under the cockpit glass.

I wondered if anyone knows what this is and if its new to the UK? Thanks.

Unknown Gazelle by Paul Varcoe, on Flickr

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