Shrieking Gazelles

[Savoia]

SA341H 12712 (091) as seen in Belgrade, Serbia in June 2022 (Photo by Branislav Milošević)


YR-BOS


SA341H YR-BOS (008) as seen in Armenia in May 2022




SA341C G-CBKD (WA1130) as seen at Duxford on 28th May 2022

[Rotorspot]

Another Gazelle for Niger

Noted on 01-Jun-2022 outside Aeromechanica (Marseille) was (5U-)MHL, another ex ALAT SA342M for Niger.

Serial 3851 on the nose.

Source: AfricanMil group.

[Savoia]

Grazie mille Jos! 👍

[Savoia]

Unidentified SA341B as seen at Middle Wallop on 7th April 2005






Serbian Air Force Gazelle in June 2022 (Photos by Igor Salinger)




SA341B XX409 (WA1351) as seen over Hong Kong in September 1976

Serving with 656 Squadron.

[Helipixman]

N341MH now reserved as N341GW for current owner Gilbert Wright.

N505HA has been seen with Dynali Technical Support titles at Temploux. It is said to be operating from the Dynali Helicopter company HP near Nivelles !

There does not seem to be a change of owner for N505HA so is this just being used by Dynali ?

[Savoia]

Grazie Elipix! 👍

505 has been with Dynali for a while now. I actually thought I saw something the other day which may have indicated she was up for sale but I am not 100% sure.

[Rotorspot]

Titles 'Dynali Technical Support' were applied on 19-Mar-2022.

[Savoia]

SA341G(S) YU-HEW (1491) as seen at Southend Rochford on 23rd November 2007 (Photo by John Coleman)




Central Flying School RAF Gazelles with Whirlwind as seen in 1977 (Photo by Adrian Balch)





SA341B XX399 (WA1321) as seen in Hong Kong in March 1976

[Savoia]

SA341F2 F-MBXW (1383) as seen at Cambrai-Épinoy Air Base on 2nd July 2006 (Photo by Ian Older)




SA341C RA-05708 (WA1045) as seen in Abkhasia in June 2022




SA342M Viviane sim shot

[Savoia]

SA341G JA9098 (1012) as seen at Osaka Airport on 10th October 1985

Operated by Toho Air Service.




SA342M F-MCNP (2049) as seen at Cannet-des-Maures on 29th June 2014 (Photo by Marc Duthet)




SA341G(S) YU-HEY (1320) as seen at Wellesbourne on 3th June 2022

[Savoia]

SA341B as seen below the XX377 memorial in the Falkland Islands




SA342J YU-HEV (1393) as seen at Glasgow Airport in July 2016 (Photo by Peter McCann)

[Savoia]

SA341D G-VOIP (WA1792) as seen at Wellesbourne on 27th May 2022 (Photo by Rob Hodgkins)




Serbian Air Force Gazelle as seen at Batajnica Air Base in June 2022




Digital SA342's

[Savoia]

SA342MV's F-MGAJ & F-MGJJ as seen over France NFI (Photo by Francisco Torrontera)




SA341B XZ349 (WA1720) as seen Prague Václav Havel Airport in the Czech Republic on 20th April 2008 (Photo by Václav Kudela)




SA341B ZB693 (WA2009) start and depart from ManBart
on 13th June 2022

[Savoia]

SA341H 12671 (054) as seen in Montenegro NFI (Photo by Joop de Groot)




Cypriot Air Force SA342L as seen in Cyprus NFI

[Savoia]

SA341B XW847 (WA1011) as seen at RAF Shawbury on 15th June 2022 (Photo by Marcus Rheade-Edwards)




Iraqi Air Force SA342L YI-287 NFI


Unidentified SA341 NFI

[Zishelix]

Excellent finding, Sav! It's SA341G c/n 1036 C-FTCS while it was with Shirley Helicopters Ltd., photo probably taken in early 1980's.

[Rotorspot]

Thanks. In fact, the Iraqi Air Force SA342 is serial YI-297: SA342M, c/n 3973, ex ALAT (serial YI-287 being an EC635).

[Savoia]

Grazie grazie Zis e Jos, much appreciated! 👍

[Savoia]

SA341G G-PAGS (1155) as seen at RAF Kemble in 2001 (Photo by Stuart Mitchell)




SA342MV F-MGBF (4059) as seen at RAF Fairford on 22nd July20 13 (Photo by Steve Lynes)




SA341D ZB629 (WA2010) as seen at Middle Wallop on 14th May 1994 (Photo by Michael Baldock)

Seen while serving with 32 Squadron.

[Savoia]

SA341F2 N341KJ (1483) as seen at Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, Florida on 17th June 2022 (Photo by Matthew Brost)




SA341G G-LOYD (1289) as seen at Ha'penny Green in 1994 (Photo by Alan Brown)

[Savoia]

SA342M HA-HSG (3615) as seen at ManBart on 19th June 2022 (Photo by Gary Styles)




SA341F ZU-ROC (1400) as seen over the Vaal River in South Africa in March 2019 (Photo by Travis Pienaar)




Malawi Air Force SA341B MAF-H20 NFI

[Rotorspot]

N976SF to South Africa

N976SF, SA341G, 1259, PLANE FUN INC TR TRUSTEE, cancelled 15-Jun-2022 on export to South Africa.

[Savoia]

Grazie Jos! 👍

[Savoia]

SA342M F-MGEA (2205) as seen at Aérodrome de Tarbes-Laloubère on 31st May 2022




SA341D ZB627 (WA1914) as seen at RAF Odiham on 25th July 1991 (Photo by Alistair Henderson)

[Savoia]

SA341B G-HSDL (WA1227) as seen at Hillhead Quarry in Buxton, Derbyshire on 21st June 2022 (Photo by John Tomlinson)

Attending Hillhead 2022.




SA341B XW847 (WA1011) as seen at SPTA on 20th June 2022

Flying as 'Army Air 744'.

[Savoia]

SA341B ZB671 (WA1958) as seen at SPTA on 21st June 2022 (Photo by Joe Lewis)




SA342MV F-MGCK (4180) as seen at Valence Chabeuil on 23rd February 2012 (Photo by Laurent Quérité)

[Savoia]

SA342J(S) F-GIBU (1470) as seen at RAF Kemble in September 2001 (Photo by Stuart Mitchell)


Royal Marines


SA341B XX383 (WA1273) as seen at Luqa Malta on 14th April 1975 (Photo by John Visanich)

Serving with 41 Commando Unit at the time of this photo.

[Savoia]

SA341C G-CBKD (WA1130) as seen at Duxford on 28th May 2022 (Photo by Chris Murkin)




BAG over Belfast, artist unknown

[Savoia]

YU-HWF Spotted 'Engineless' at Elstree


SA341G(S) YU-HWF (1407) as seen at Elstree on 17th June 2022 (Photo by Rick Ingham)

We are glad to welcome back Elipix who returned yesterday from his much-awaited vacation to Greece. Over the years, Elipix and I have discovered that we have many things in common and one of them is a love for the people and nation of Greece.

Elipix, if you still have contacts at Elstree, would you be able to find out how long HWF has been sitting there?






Gaz Squad Gazelles as seen at the Weston Air Show on 26th June 2022




SA341B G-HSDL (WA1227) as seen at Hillhead Quarry, Buxton on 21st May 2022 (Photo by Graeme Lovell)


SA341G(S) YU-HEY (1320) as seen at Hillhead Quarry, Buxton on 22nd May 2022 (Photo by Graeme Lovell)




SA341B G-BZYD (WA1648) ex-XZ329 as seen at Kittyhawk Aerodrome in Ripe, Sussex in June 2022


A Big Thanks to All our Photographer Supporters

I just want to acknowledge the sterling support of the many many photographers who consistently and generously grant their permission for us to post their work on this thread, many not even asking for recognition but who are simply happy to help. Of course, whenever we are able to identify the photographer, we will always mention them. There are too many to mention here and now, but today's contributors, Rick Ingham and Graeme Lovell, are two perfect examples from among a host of amazing photographers who support this thread. Grazie mille amici!

[Helipixman]

Thanks for the welcome back from my Greek holiday, yes I do have contacts at Elstree and will ask the question regarding YU-HWF.

[Helipixman]

My contact at Elstree says the Gazelle YU-HWF has been there for about a month ! It arrived at Elstree by road and is awaiting an engine ? It is usually looked after by MW Helicopters so strange it should be roaded to Elstree and not Stapleford Tawney ?

[Savoia]

Qatari Air Force SA342L QA-12



G-WDEV & G-MANN as seen at Stapleford on 1st July 2009 (Photo by John Tietjen)




SA342MV model

[gazelleflyer1705]

Hello all again

I hope everyone has been keeping well.

I'm wondering if anyone knows someone who would be interested in allowing me to borrow their Gazelle on an Adhoc/sparse basis for me to private hire?. I've flown my own gazelle (SA341B G-UNNS) until recently however the machine sold not long ago, therefore if there is someone who doesn't mind allowing me to borrow/hire theirs that would be great.

Ciao
Liam

[Savoia]

We've had enquiries before about the availability of a self-fly hire Gaz. Perhaps it's time to re-visit this issue and explore the options. Elipix any thoughts?

[Helipixman]

Interesting Liam, thanks for the heads up. I notice your Gazelle was sold to ZK Leasing (UK) Ltd and registered to them on 15.6.22 - Was it to Mark Gittos ?

I am not sure of any Gazelles for self fly hire, probably best to contact Mr Atherton or The Gazelle Squadron !

[gazelleflyer1705]

Hi Guys,
Thank you for your replies!
Mark Gittos is the one.

I have mentioned my interest before to Mr Atherton.

If anyone hears of anything please feel free to contact me. Happy to ferry Gazelles, take and return to maintenance, do ground runs, flight tests, and private hire too!

Thanks for your help
Liamo

[Savoia]

YU-HWF Update

Elipix reports:

YU-HWF has been at Elstree for about a month ! It arrived by road and is awaiting an engine. It is usually looked after by MW Helicopters so strange it should be roaded to Elstree and not Stapleford Tawney ?

Gazelle Flying Group

Former Gaz owner and Avia member Liamo is looking to self-fly hire a UK-based Gazelle. This is not the first such request to have surfaced over the years. Are any of our UK-based readers interested in forming a 'Gaz Group' or are there any owners who would be interested in allocating a number of hours for this purpose. Alternatively, are there any of our members who would be interested in being part of a shared-ownership Gaz? If so, contact Liam at: liambarnes2005@gmail.com




SA341B ZB671 (WA1958) as seen at SPTA on 21st June 2022




SA341F2 N497MM (1384) landing at Whiteman Airport
in California on 2nd May 22

[Savoia]

SA341B G-ZZEL (WA1152) as seen at Swansea Airport on 29th June 2022 (Photo by Roger Winser)




SA341C G-ZZLE (WA1402) ex-XX436 as seen at Dawlish Airshow on 22nd August 2015 (Photo by Jonathan Young)

[Savoia]

SA341B XW847 (WA1011) as seen at RNAS Culdrose in 1973 (Photo by John Bolt)




A brief history of the Gazelle

[Rotorspot]

G-UNNS Change of Ownership

G-UNNS SA341B, c/n 1284, changed ownership to ZK Leasing UK Ltd, London on 15-Jun-2022.

[Savoia]

Grazie mille! 👍

[Savoia]

SA342J HA-LFH (1775) as seen at Church Fenton on 1st July 2022




Armée de Terre Gazelle F-MCWV as seen at Phalsbourg in June 1995 (Photo by Eric Bannwarth)

Fabrizio, do you happen to know the construction number of this aircraft please?

[Fabrice]

Not hundred percent sure, but it could be 342L1 cn 4208, just before it was fitted with the Mistral air-to-air missile system and became F-MCYT.

[Savoia]

Okay, grazie Fabrizio! 👍

[Savoia]

SA341C G-CBGZ (WA1915) as seen at Old Warden on 3rd July 2022 (Photo by Adrian Reynolds)




SA342M F-MGEA (2205) as seen at Aéroport de Valence-Chabeuil on 3rd July 2022




SA341B G-BZYD (WA1648) as seen at Middle Wallop on 3rd July 2022 (Photo by Joe Lewis)




SA342M HA-HSG (3615) as seen at Middle Wallop on 3rd July 2022 (Photo by Joe Lewis)