Announcement

**Savoia** · 5th September 2018, 16:30

Gazelle Down in Belgium

SA341G cn.1022 (a member of Benegaz) has crashed today at Wevelgem Airport in West Flanders, Northwest Belgium.

Initial reports state that the aircraft lost altitude shortly after take-off and struck the airport perimeter fence while executing an emergency landing. The aircraft is said to have then rolled on its side.

The four persons on board are reported as having been slightly injured with one being taken to hospital.

C/n. 1022 crashed at Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport on 5th September 2018

While we are deeply saddened to learn of this accident, we are nevertheless enormously thankful that there has been no loss of life.

**Zishelix** · 6th September 2018, 10:27

Just to mention that s/n 1022 already had similar accident back in 1988 (as JA 9164) when she had a hard landing due to loss of power shortly after take-off. The two on board also escaped with minor injuries and the machine was repaired.

http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=9742#post9742

Although damage on the airframe and dynamic components looks quite bad, let's hope that she may fly again... even if only as a 'Trigger's Broom'.

http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=3199#post3199

**Savoia** · 7th September 2018, 10:01

SA341G N341FR (cn.1250) NFI

**Savoia** · 8th September 2018, 08:52

SA314G(S) YU-HVZ (cn.1295) as seen at Lübeck Blankensee Airport on 6th June 2018 (Photo by Kim Piskol)

**Savoia** · 10th September 2018, 09:47

SA341B (WA1152) G-ZZEL as seen at Weston-super-Mare on 23rd June 2018 (Photo by Matt Sudol)

Panair SA341G I-LDAV (cn.1034) as seen at Milan Malpensa in July 1998 (Photo courtesy of Damiano Gualdoni)

Now flying as RA-2184G.

SA342L as seen over the Suez Canal in 2013 (Photo by Tony Steinberg)

Possibly cn.1365, although this is listed as Kuwaiti Air Force No.521.

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**Savoia** · 11th September 2018, 09:02

SA341H HA-LFL (cn.007) as seen Budaörs Airfield in Hungary on 1st September 2018 (Photo by Balázs Horváth)

Stretched Gaz (possibly YU-HOT again) as seen at Zbraslavice Airport in the Czech Republic September 2018

BAG Cabin shot

Serbian Gazelles YU-HFF & YU-HEA (Photo by Srđan Popović)

**Savoia** · 12th September 2018, 09:43

More Black Pete ..

SA341G(S) YU-HVZ (cn.1295) NFI (Photo by Tom Bornet)

Unknown Gaz

No details yet on this bird

**Savoia** · 13th September 2018, 10:08

SA341C G-IBNH (cn.1033) as seen recently with a bear-like dog!

Can anyone confirm the breed of dog in the above shot? Some sort or Terrier?

Request to Gaz owners .. if you have a Gazelle and a dog .. please consider sending us a picture including them both. We (and our readers) would be much obliged! You can email your photos to .. aviafora1@gmail.com

**Savoia** · 14th September 2018, 06:06

SA341G G-BLAO (cn.1097) landing in Herzliya, in the northern part of Tel Aviv, in Israel c. 1988

Go to original post.

Also, some Gaz footage (without sound) from 1980:

**Savoia** · 15th September 2018, 09:39

SA341H HA-LFL (cn.007) as seen Budaörs Airfield in Hungary on 1st September 2018

Lebanese Air Force Gazelle September 2018

SA342 SAFGaz as seen at Vojni Aerodrom Niš

BATUS Gaz in 2018

Will we seen an Avia member sponsored BATUS Gaz? Word is that it 'may' happen!

**Savoia** · 15th September 2018, 11:25

Storm Clouds Pick of the Week

**Savoia** · 17th September 2018, 08:38

709 in Bratsk yesterday morning 16th September, getting ready for a special 'agricultural' mission

Avia member Kirill collecting mushrooms yesterday (16th September) with 709, approx. 70 kms to the east of Bratsk in Russia not far from the banks of the Angara River

"My, what big mushrooms you have" said the mother bear!

709 back at her home hangar on the evening of 16th September 2018 after her mushroom collecting expedition

Below: Avia member Kirill with 709 in Ust-Ilimsk near the Angara River in Russia

G-VOIP

SA341D G-VOIP (WA1792) as seen at Biggin Hill on 13th September 2018 (Photo by Andy Patsalides)

Avia Stats

Hmm ...

I'm assuming our forum software has finally hit the wall .. because when I submitted the above post the visitor count was showing 265 visitors (see the screen shot below).

We are just a little group of enthusiasts with a slender scope of interest trying to mind our own business and hopefully steer clear of the sniping and muck-slinging which is to be found elsewhere. Based on this, the visitor numbers don't make much sense.

I am sure however that things will soon return to normal!

**Zishelix** · 17th September 2018, 15:27

G-ZZEL as seen at Weston-super-Mare in Jun 23rd, 2018 (Photo: Kev Slade)

**Savoia** · 18th September 2018, 09:42

South Africa

Unidentified Gazelle as seen at Grand Central Airport in South Africa

Serbia

Serbian 'Gazellers' in 2018

**Savoia** · 19th September 2018, 08:50

SA341B ZA772 (WA1814) from 665 Squadron seen arriving at RAF Fairford on 12th July 2018 for RIAT

Below: The same craft departing RIAT on 16th July 2018

**Zishelix** · 19th September 2018, 09:07

The same Gazelle photographed few days later (July 16th) at Fairford by Mr Xiaoyu Yan

The sticker moved on the tail fin

Seeing as we talk about army Gazelles, there is a copper etching of an army Gazelle available now on ebay for about £20.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/253784071649

**Savoia** · 20th September 2018, 09:08

SA341F2 ZU-RLD (cn.1659) as seen at ALM Tractor World in Sasolburg, South Africa in September 2018

SA341F2 ZU-RLD (cn.1659) as seen at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge in Pilanesberg, South Africa in September 2018

SA341F ZU-RLE (cn.1678) as seen at Ermelo Airfield in South Africa on 9th April 2018 (Photo by Jarryd Sinovich)

**Savoia** · 21st September 2018, 09:05

SA342L 241 (cn.1854) as seen at Baldonnel's Casement Aerodrome in December 2005 (Photo by Frank Grealish)

**Savoia** · 21st September 2018, 11:05

Sad But True

It is sad that the relative peace and stability enjoyed across much of Europe since the end of WW2 is now at and end? And is this true? The answer to both is yes.

Don't be an 'ostrich', don't deny what is taking place, but instead become informed and be prepared.

We live in an age where to fail to do so will expose us and our loved ones to risk.

My advice?

1). Make peace with God. Europe was founded on the principles of Christianity (do the research) and has been much blessed because of this, but she has wandered far from this path and we now suffer the consequences. If you have issues with the church, then forget the church, because the church (at present and for the most part) is deeply compromised and in its larger manifestations has become too political. Just turn to God directly. Pray, read the Bible, teach your family to do the same.

2). Diligently consider where you live and the type of work you do and make a 'risk assessment' which includes the fundamental questions: a). Is my domicile in a location or region which is exposed to high risk? b). Does my work/business offer any immunity from economic downturn or substantial changes in purchasing trends/priorities?

3). Prepare yourself and your family physically.

With regard to No.3, and seeing as this is something I have never mentioned before, I wish to recommend Krav Maga:

Krav Maga UK — Krav Maga Italia — Krav Maga Belgique — Krav Maga International

Yes, its sad that one needs to consider these things, but by doing so you could end up saving your family and others.

Sound dramatic? Sure it does, and I accept that many will laugh this off as nonsense. No problem, if that concerned me, believe me I wouldn't post such things. I too discounted these warnings in years past, so I know how 'silly' it can sound.

So why write these things?

Oh, that is easy to answer. For the sake of the few who sense or believe that there is a threat to our society, who recognise that this threat grows by the day, and for whom doing nothing is not an option. It is for these that I share what I know to be true.

We must never be afraid, but we should be prepared.

**Savoia** · 22nd September 2018, 09:10

N565F

SA341G N565F (cn.1182) as seen at Narvik Framnes Airport in Norway on 23rd June 2004 (Photo by Tom Strøm)

**Zishelix** · 22nd September 2018, 17:12

Nice one!

Is it too early for a 'Snow Gazelle'?

**xbdt** · 23rd September 2018, 10:19

Renault 21 vs 4 Polizei NRW Gazelles

Not sure if this has been posted already.

**Zishelix** · 23rd September 2018, 19:44

Ecuadorean Gazelles

**Savoia** · 24th September 2018, 10:36

I-PTEC start and depart from Aeroporto di Sassuolo in Modena
Avia member Piero has written to me this morning recommending the restaurant at Sassuolo Aero Club!

Meanwhile, Avia member Jed A1 has writen:

In 1966 Aerospatiale engaged on a program of simplifying their helicopter design and production. They adopted light aircraft structural techniques and & value engineering!

A variety of car parts such as filters , radiators, fans etc. we're utilized mainly on their new product the squirrel. So much so that the squirrel's oil cooler is from a Citroen GS along with its fan.

Ultimately this all led to the Squirrel having 50% less parts than its predecessors. Innovations like the starflex rotorhead etc. are all a result of this program.

So it's no surprise that handles and other components made their way into other designs. It would be interesting to know what other car parts are on various machines.

Go to Jed A1's post.

3/3 Squadron 'Les Félins' 342 runway 'V' formation as seen in September 2018

**Zishelix** · 24th September 2018, 22:41

QinetiQ's ZB625

**Savoia** · 25th September 2018, 10:07

SA342 Gazelle Viviane 'GBJ' following a Chinook during a training flight in July 2018

New Gaz shirt from 3eRHC
These new Gaz polo shirts are available here at what is known as a 'special French price'.

Gaz patches from 3eRHC

Gaz tails at RAF Fairford

**md600driver** · 25th September 2018, 18:26

Originally posted by Savoia View Post

These new Gaz polo shirts are available at what is known as a 'special French price'.

That’s a very special price for a tee-shirt. For that price it should have a Polo or Ralph Lauren logo on it!

**Savoia** · 26th September 2018, 09:32

SA341G(S) N901B (cn.1410) as seen at Breighton Aerodrome on 23rd September 2018 (Photo by Andrew Wilson)

Stefano (possibly with young Michael aboard) at 'Crabtree Aerodrome' this past weekend.

**Savoia** · 27th September 2018, 09:18

SA341B ZB677 (WA1978) as seen at Calgary Springbank Airport in Canada on 1st September 2013 (Photo by Mike MacKinnon)

From 29 BATUS Flight.

**Zishelix** · 27th September 2018, 11:11

Key chain for a Gazelle owner

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