Avia member Kirill with SA341B RA-05709 (WA1184) as seen in Bratsk, Russia in November 2018
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Demobbed ALAT SA341F s/n 1642 exhibited in the Pathé Valence Cinema lobby for release of the Star Wars-Solo movie in July 2017.
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SA341G N565F (cn.1182) as seen at Wycombe Air Park (Booker) c. late 1990's (Photo by Simon Palmer)
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Serbia Receives First of Nine H145M's
https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/pres...age-all_ml_0-1The Serbian Minister of Defence Aleksandar Vulin has visited Airbus Helicopters in Donauwörth to accept the first H145M for the Serbian Air Force. In December, two H145Ms will be delivered to the Serbian Ministry of Interior. Altogether, Serbia will receive nine H145Ms, earmarked for the Air Force and for the Ministry of Interior. Four of the Air Force’s aircraft will be equipped with the HForce weapon management system.
Serbian Minister of Defence Aleksandar Vulin visiting Airbus Helicopters in Donauwörth to accept the first H145M
“I would like to thank the Serbian government and personally Defence Minister Vulin for their trust in the latest member of our H145 family and for the smooth cooperation since the negotiations started in 2016,” said Wolfgang Schoder, CEO of Airbus Helicopters Germany. “We see a lot more opportunities for the H145M in Europe and beyond.”
The contract between Airbus Helicopters and Serbia foresees transfer of technology, spare parts, tools and documentation for the helicopters’ maintenance and repair. Airbus Helicopters will also certify Serbia's Moma Stanojlovic aeronautical plant as a centre for the maintenance of Gazelle helicopters and will include it in its overhaul network. Airbus will also support Serbian manufacturing plants and research and development institutions to obtain relevant qualifications and certificates to become a supplier.
The Serbian aircraft will be equipped with a fast roping system, high-performance camera, fire support equipment, ballistic protection as well as an electronic countermeasures system to support the most demanding operational requirements. The HForce system, developed by Airbus Helicopters, will allow Serbia to equip and operate their aircraft with a large set of ballistic or guided air-to-ground and air-to-air weapons.
Powered by two Safran Arriel 2E engines, the H145M is equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC) and the Helionix digital avionics suite. It includes a high-performance 4-axis autopilot.
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SA341B XZ295 (WA1507) as seen at Braunschweig Airport in Germany on 10th April 2007 (Photo by Andreas Nestler)Comment
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SA342L 12806 (cn.033) (far) with unidentified Gazelle (near) in Serbia in 2014 (Photo by Igor Salinger)
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SA341G G-GAZA (cn.1187) as seen at Stapleford Aerodrome in November 2018
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RA-1324G Delisted
The latest Russian aircraft register (dated 23-Nov-2018) no longer lists Gazelle RA-1324G.
Her fate is currently unknown to me.
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Left-handing a Serbian Gazelle (Photo by Paolo Squintone, taken in November 2018)
Close-up of G-CDNO's rotorhead
SA341G G-WDEV (WA1098) as seen at Knocksedan Heliport in Dublin on 25th April 2007 (Photo by Ken Meegan)
SA341B VH-OIZ (WA1682) as seen at Jamestown, Australia on 21st October 2018 (Photo by Andrew Lesty)
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Avia member Anja flying the Gaz, plus her latest TV interview:
Anja in a Gaz (Photo by Salinger Igor)
Anja flying a Gaz (Photo by Salinger Igor)
Anja's latest interview:
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Cypriot Air Force SA342L1 '353' as seen in November 2018 (Photo by Hilco Schight)
SA341G N9000E (cn.1471) NFI
N9000E seen here with cargo hook, but sadly, little further information.Comment
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The above photo of N9000E was probably taken between 1984-'86 during filming Airwolf 3 TV serie
http://wings-on-film.wikia.com/wiki/..._Gazelle_1.jpg
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SA342J 2-WILD (cn.1695) (Photo by Renaud Canivet)
We need XB's help with the date and location of this shot!
XX444 as seen at RAF Wattisham in November 2018
I 'think' this craft (possibly not operational) was involved in an arranged photoshoot at Wattisham.
Egyptian Gazelle on blocks in November 2018 (Photo by Philip Faik)
Quilted top now available with embroidered Gaz
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First appearance of Gazelle 'Sharks' over Cornwall in August 1975
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Serbian Air Force SA342L1 12890 (cn.134) as seen in Serbia in 2018 (Photo by Milos Zivadinovic)
A fleet of digital Polish GazellesComment
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It's time for Snow Gazelle pics
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SA342 Gazelle Viviane's from 3rd Régiment d’Hélicoptères de Combat on exercise in the UK (North England and southern Scotland) with No. 18 Squadron RAF during exercise 'Iron Python' in November 2018 (Photos by Corporal Rob Travis)
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SA341B ZB678 (WA1979) as seen over Thirlmere reservoir (and quite close to the road) in Cumbria on 3rd December 2018
(Photo by Neil Kerr)
It is possible that this Gaz spent some time in Cyprus with 16 Flight in the 1990's.
SA341G(S) YU-HWF (cn.1407) as seen at Newcastle Airport on 1st November 2015 (Photo by Peter)Comment
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SA341D G-CBJZ (WA1734) as seen at Hamburg Airport on 25th June 2016 (Photo by Dustin Hackert)Comment
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G-BZYD Impending Change of Ownership
One to look out for .... SA341B G-BZYD (cn.1648 ex-UK Army XZ329) is undergoing an ownership change. Has been registered to Aerocars of Wantage in Oxfordshire since 2001.
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Royal Navy Sea Kings, with a Wessex and a Gazelle from RNAS Culdrose, over St Michaels Mount in March 1986.
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That would make the new owner Carl Meek.
Also currently registered to him is G-BSDZ Enstrom 280FX
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Bravo Elipix!
Ah ha .. so more than one Enstrom driver has moved onto the Gaz!
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SA341B XW846 (WA1009) flying as 'Army Air 76' as seen at SPTA on 22nd November 2018 (Photo by Philip Stevens)
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ALAT Gaz Ops in Mali
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Baggage Area Ex-Military Gazelles
Would someone care to explain what happens to the area rear of the cabin (allocated for baggage on civilian Gazelles) on ex-military craft?
Is there a mod to install a baggage door? How is this space generally used/accessed once the craft is privately owned?
Grazie
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A newly in uncovered shot of SA342L 241 (cn.1854) while she was with the Irish Air Corps NFI
The same cab (cn.1854) an ex-Crabtree bird, now flying as ZU-RZR in South Africa and on duty with the 'Air Angels' c.2017
ZU-RNO 'and friends' as seen in South Africa in November 2018
SA341B XW842 (WA1002) as seen during overhaul at Middle Wallop in 2010 (Photo by Martin)
My records show 1002 as being written-off in 1979, presumably she was rebuilt thereafter?
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Not I am not sure Jos, because sometimes the photographers do not get their records straight, like failing to write down the registration when they take the photo and then deciphering the ID from their photo - which often works, but sometimes doesn't. I did try magnifying the photo (which as you can see is poor quality) and its definitely XW84 .. something!
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More Gazelle shots...
IAC 241 SA342L c/n 1854 seen at Casement Airfield June 1981 (Helipixman collection)
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Well spotted Zis! She doesn't have any red on her, neither her nose nor upper tail section. Perhaps this was shortly after her delivery and the red was added later? Avia member Joe is bound to know however.
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London Helicopter lanes as seen from G-BZYDComment
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A brief overview of some of the classic Aussie Gazelles which have featured on the thread.
Click on the image to go to the original post and to see a larger copy of the photo.
SA341 Gazelle F-ZWRK (cn.04) as seen at Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport in 1969
National Parks and Wildlife Service SA341G VH-WLS (cn.1361) as seen at Griffith Airport in New South Wales in 1977
VH-GKK (cn.1527) at an unknown location. This Gaz ended-up being bought by the late Mark Weir
And .. I am pleased to offer this latest addition to 'Aussie Gazelles':
SA341G VH-PWS (cn.1293) as seen at Sydney's Bankstown Airport in April 1982 (Photo by David Carter)
VH-PWS was clearly a stablemate of VH-WLS, both craft serving with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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First Armenian Gazelle
Armenian Helicopters currently operates R66 EK-H001 and EC130T2 EK-H002, but their website is now showing a Gazelle at
https://armheli.com/aerospatiale-sa342-gazelle/
Of course we recognize this one as SOKO Gazelle YR-BOS, c/n 008.
HeliHub reports that Armenian Helicopters is to bring in another passenger helicopter:https://helihub.com/2018/12/11/armen...er-helicopter/ which is quite likely to be this Gazelle.
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