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**Savoia** · 9th September 2020, 10:06

SA341B G-KEMH (WA1284) as seen at Redhill on 8th September 2020 (Photo by Pete Robinson)

Owned by Tabby Manning from Warlingham in Surrey.

Below: G-KEMH departing Redhill on 8th September 2020

SA342J YU-HES (cn.1057) as seen at Shoreham on 6th September 2020

**Savoia** · 10th September 2020, 10:32

SA341F2 ZU-RNV (cn.1608) as seen at Camp Discovery in Limpopo, South Africa on 9th September 2020
(Photo courtesy of Jean-Pierre)

YU-HEV

SA342J YU-HEV (cn.1393) as seen at Usce-Kalemegdan in Serbia on 7th September 2020 (Photo by Misko Ruvidic)

SA342M F-MGAF (cn.3664) as seen at Poitiers–Biard Airport in France in July 2020 (Photo courtesy of 5RHC)

In July F-MGAF suffered some sort of technical malfunction which necessitated that she be roaded. The recovery was performed by l'escadrille de maintenance d'hélicoptères n°4 (EMH4).

D-HEMS car park landing

**Zishelix** · 11th September 2020, 09:14

My 'Flashback Friday' contribution:

Rare Kenyan Air Force SA342L c/n 1884 KAF-402.

**Savoia** · 11th September 2020, 09:39

SA341G G-LOYD (cn.1289) as seen at Burnaston Airport in Derby in the 1980's (Photo by Alan Meloy)

Seen here wearing the titles 'Apollo Manufacturing (Derby) Ltd. Precision Engineers'.

ZU-RED coastal flight from Port St. Johns to Port Elizabeth in South Africa

Forward to 3:18 to watch flying segment.

**Savoia** · 12th September 2020, 10:04

SA342MV F-MGAV 3964 (cn.1964) being loaded aboard an Antonov An124 in October 2012

SA341B ZB691 (WA2006) as seen at Gloucester Staverton on 9th September 2020 (Photo by Matt Belcher)

SA341D ZB625 (WA1905) as seen at SPTA on 7th June 2017 (Photo by Glen Pardoe)

**Rotorspot** · 12th September 2020, 19:38

Originally posted by Zishelix View Post

My 'Flashback Friday' contribution:

Rare Kenyan Air Force SA342L c/n 1884 KAF-402.

Thanks for this most interesting picture, Zis. In fact this is SA342K c/n 1394. This particular helicopter was w/o on 07-Mar-1978.

**Savoia** · 14th September 2020, 10:40

SA342L ZU-RNB (cn.1881) as seen at Wonderboom Airport in South Africa on 12th September 2020 (Photo by Andre Venter)

SA341B ZB691 (WA2006) as seen at SPTA on 1st June 2020 (Photo by Charles Cunliffe)

SA341D XX406 (WA1344) as seen at RAF Lindholme on 27th Jul 1977 (Photo by Ian Howat)

YR-BOS

SA341H YR-BOS (cn.008) as seen at Deva Airport in Romania on 8th October 2018 (Photo by Ian Grove)

**md600driver** · 14th September 2020, 21:19

Originally posted by Helipixman View Post

I wonder where G-LOYD is ? have not seen any reports of her anywhere since the CofA expired in 2008, not reported at Breighton or Bourne Park ? Just wonder if Mr Crabtree has a secret stash of Gazelles and spares somewhere else ?

G-LOYD was painted during the lockdown. I wouldn’t say secret. But definitely yes.

**Savoia** · 15th September 2020, 10:56

SA341F2 F-MBYG 4189 as seen at Étain-Rouvres in May 1991

Jakub, did the French use the same three-stripe Gulf War markings, if so then this could be another bird for your collection.

SA342L1 as seen at Paphos Air Base on 10th November 2018

SA341G(S) G-OGAZ (cn.1274) as seen at Manchester Airport on 28th June 2002 (Photo by Lee Archer)

**md600driver** · 15th September 2020, 11:31

Originally posted by Savoia View Post

Ah well, there you go Elipix! You've been wondering about this craft for a long time now, so hopefully this will assist in keeping your 'Gaz Tracker' up-to-date.

I wonder what colour G-LOYD is now?

Subaru blue. I bought enough for 5 airframes.

**md600driver** · 15th September 2020, 13:28

Originally posted by Savoia View Post

Okay, like HA-LFQ.

Yes, like FQ, FM, 682, 1663, 451.

**Zishelix** · 15th September 2020, 15:30

F-GFEB NFI

And the same one with another c/s: http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=1818#post1818

**Savoia** · 16th September 2020, 11:00

SA341D G-CBSI XZ934 (WA1736) as seen at Northrepps Airfield on 14th September 2020 (Photo by David Moth)

SA342MV F-MGCG as seen in the French Alps region during 'Exercise Baccarat' in September 2020 (Photo courtesy of 5eRHC)

SA342J YU-HET (cn.1204) as seen at Gloucester Staverton on 10th July 2014

**Zishelix** · 17th September 2020, 09:37

Gazelle Memorabilia

A vintage Gazelle promo leaflet:

Btw, F-WIEP wasn't painted yellow but overall white, but this is a vintage leaflet and the colour has probably changed!

**Savoia** · 17th September 2020, 10:34

SA341G(S) N71FR (cn.1274) as seen over Gorda Island in the BVI on 15th September 2020
(Photo courtesy of Avia member Stephen W.)

SA341B at Middle Wallop in August 2014 (Photo by Martin Sutton)

SA342J YU-HES (cn.1057) as seen at Shoreham Airport on 5th September 2020 (Photo by Stephen Duquemin)

Montenegro Receives First Gazelle Replacement

The Vojska Crne Gora (VCG, Montenegro Armed Forces) have received their first Gazelle replacement training aircraft, a Bell 505 and which occurred on 15th September 2020. The technical acceptance took place in July 2020 at Bell's facility Prague while the delivery of a second Bell 505 is scheduled for January 2021.

**Zishelix** · 18th September 2020, 08:09

Another one Gazelle leaflet from early 1970's

Vought Helicopter Corp. promo material with demo machine #1003 (F-OCRX) on the photos
https://www.vought.org/special/html/shelicopter.html

Very Low Flying Gazelle!

(See from 3:11 to 3:16 especially!)

Quite good piloting skills. Let's hope 'the rider' would always have such a lucky day in the air

**Savoia** · 18th September 2020, 10:13

Mystery Gazelle RF-14009

Gazelle flown by Avia member Sergey

BATUS Gazelle Visits Bomber Command Museum in Canada

SA341B ZA736 (WA1805) as seen at the Bomber Command Museum in Nanton, Alberta on 10th September 2020

On Thursday 10th September a Gazelle from BATUS visited the Bomber Command Museum in Nanton, Alberta, Cananda. Three members of BATUS arrived with the Gazelle while a further fifteen came by road to participate in a four-hour tour of the museum led by museum vice-president Dan Fox together with the assistance of museum directors Doug Eaglesham and Karl Kjarsgaard.

Following the tour, the soldiers from BATUS were treated to an al fresco lunch during which Capt. Julius Coventry made a presentation to the museum.

Of the visit, museum director Karl Kjarsgaard said: "A great day was had by all involved as we continue to strengthen the bonds of goodwill between Canada and the UK. Today we especially remembered the costly sacrifice made by members of the British, Commonwealth and Canadian forces who helped achieve an allied victory which purchased the freedoms we enjoy today."

I think this is from the Trucks and Firepower meeting at Dunchurch on 30th August

The more I think about it, the more I am convinced Stefano must have some Italian blood in him.

**Savoia** · 19th September 2020, 11:32

SA342MV as seen in Marne, France in 2013

SA341B XX379 (WA1261) as seen at RAF Jurby Head on the Isle of Man on 29th May 1977 (Photo by Ian Howat)

RAF Jurby Head was an air weapons range located on the north west coast of the Isle of Man.

SA342L ZU-RNB (cn.1881) as seen at Wonderboom Airport in South Africa on 12th September 2020 (Photo by Andre Venter)

With both Zis and Elipix favouring traditional paint schemes, ZU-RNB's tribute to a classic Aérospatiale design must surely have been a welcome choice. It will interesting to see if any future Gaz owners will do something similar.

Sav's Styling Comments: I think if you are going to go for skid fairings then, if possible, also go for a fenestron driveshaft cover and fenestron hubcap, because these go together as part of the 'civvie fit'. Also, I think RNB would benefit from having the skids painted the same colour as the skid fairings. And finally, my pet hate (of course you know it) if you can't cover the battery, then at least paint the instrument panel pedestal matte black. Have you seen across our pages these instrument pedestal sides appearing in different colours to match the aircraft exterior? I really don't care for it so much, but each to their own. While I recognise that black is a fairly popular colour on aircraft and cars, it isn't really my favourite but when it comes to instrument panels then black is the way to go, although there are some nice options other than black when it comes to the facia, but that is for another time.

**Zishelix** · 21st September 2020, 08:50

2003 Tiger Gaz

SA342M 3964/BYB in Tiger livery back in 2003

And the detail from it's tail fin

**Savoia** · 21st September 2020, 10:33

SA342M F-MGCD as seen at Aérodrome de Grenoble-Le Versoud on 20th September 2020 during Exercise Baccarat
(Photo by Romain Baheu)

SA342MV + 3 during Exercise Baccarat in France, September 2020

SA341B G-BZYD (WA1648) ex-XZ329 as seen at Shoreham Airport on 20th September 2020 (Photo by Piers Hulford)

SA341F2 ZU-RNV (cn.1608) as seen at Akwaaba Wildlife Park, in Rustenburg, South Africa on 19th September 2020
(Photo courtesy of Avia member Jean-Pierre)

SA342L ZU-RMX (cn.1887) as seen at
Wonderboom on 20th September 2020

**Savoia** · 22nd September 2020, 10:49

SA342M F-MGCD 4161 as seen at Aérodrome Grenoble-Le Versoud on 17th September 2020 (Photo by Laurent Quérité)

As seen during Exercise Baccarat 2020.

SA341C G-SWWM (WA1033) ex-XW853 as seen at Blackbushe Airport on 8th April 2007 (Photo by Michael Duffield)

Anyone for swimming?

SA341H YU-HEH (cn.011) as seen at Silverstone in July 2003 (Photo by Bill Teasdale)

**Rotorspot** · 22nd September 2020, 11:18

Two Gazelles Cancelled from USA Register

N281GZ, SA341F2, 1281; 04-Sep-2020
N341L, SA341G, 1263; 16-Sep-2020

Fates still unknown.

**Zishelix** · 23rd September 2020, 09:26

I came across this small and dull image of WA341G's QP1 & QP2 sitting on the Battersea tarmac prior to their delivery to the Qatar Police.

http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...2304#post12304

**Savoia** · 23rd September 2020, 11:23

SA341D G-VOIP (WA1792) as seen in Brentwood, Essex NFI

SA341B XX379 (WA1261) as seen at East Midlands Castle Donington Airport on 24th February in 1975 (Photo by Mick Bajcar)

SA341G N341ZL (cn.1262) as seen in California in September 2020

**Zishelix** · 24th September 2020, 08:48

F-GEHC

SA341G(S) F-GEHC (#1417) NFI

**Savoia** · 24th September 2020, 11:08

4e régiment d'hélicoptères des forces spéciales NFI

SA341B XX380 (WA1268) as seen at RNAS Yeovilton in 1986 (Photo by Stuart Mitchell)

Avia Member Launches New Gazelle Spares Resource

Check out Avia member XB's new Gaz Spares website here.
We are so proud of you XB bravo, you've done a great job!

I shall add this info to our Gaz Spares page.

**Zishelix** · 25th September 2020, 10:17

SA341G N1831A c/n 1200 seen in August 2003

**Savoia** · 25th September 2020, 10:26

SA341G(S) G-TURP (1455) as seen at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire c.1989 (Photo by Graeme Lovell)

SA342M's F-MGCD with F-MGEZ as seen at Aérodrome de Grenoble-Le Versoud in September 2020 (Photo by Romain Baheu)

Seen participating in Exercise Baccarat.

Elipix wrote: I think there is also a large spares source in the UK with another member on here ?

There are two Avia members whose spare parts and Gazelle-related services are permanently advertised on the GazMart and we will do the same for any other Avia member who has legitimate Gazelle-related services to offer.

**Savoia** · 26th September 2020, 11:49

EHA3 SA342M as seen in Mailly, France in 1986 (Photo by Lionel Walas)

Royal Navy Sharks over Culdrose in 1979

**Rotorspot** · 27th September 2020, 16:09

One more Gazelle Cancelled from USA Register

N9334W, SA341F2, 1575; 21-Sep-2020

Fate still unknown.

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