Yugoslav Air Force SA341H (cn 100) 721 as seen during Exercise 'Golija' in 1987
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L-R: Jean Marie Besse, Denis Prost, Jean Boulet and René Mouille as seen in 1971 (Photo: Daniel Liron)
This photo was quite possibly taken in May of 1971 when on the 13-14th Besse and Post broke two world speed records with the Gazelle. Zis will have to remind me (once again) which aircraft they used, as this is likely to be the one which appears in the above shot.
I don't think I would be overstating matters by saying that between them, these four men pretty much shaped the European helicopter manufacturing industry for the better part of two decades.
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Gazelle to be Replaced in New French 4th Helicopter Brigade
The French Army Air Corps is well on the way to creating a fourth helicopter brigade and has been upgraded to a more integrated aviation command, Army Maj. Gen. Olivier de la Motte said Feb. 12.
The Army aviation command will draw on 5,000 personnel and be backed with a working budget of €1.2 billion (us $1.4 billion), he told a conference on air-land combat.
Among projects are upgrade of the Tiger attack helicopter to Mark 2 and 3, NH90 Caiman helicopter adapted for the special forces, and a light joint helicopter to replace the Gazelle.
And in other news ..
Helihub Expanding into China
Today we are pleased to announce that we are going to start regular monthly reporting from China, to include a complete list of helicopters added to, or removed from the local register. HeliHub.com is working in association with Rotorspot.nl to bring readers this data.
Our congratulations to both Jeremy and Jos. Keep up the great work guys.
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Gaz Brochures
Because I know Zis enjoys such things, and also given that F-ZWRH (the first 341 prototype) was mentioned above in the photo with Aérospatiale's 'dream team'.
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/SUD-AVIATION-...YAAOSwaA5Wkvow
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/SUD-AVIATION-...8AAOSwHaBWkvpq
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G-DFKI Change of Ownership
G-DFKI was registered yesterday to a new owner, David John Fravigar (16.2.16).
He is not new to helicopters and has previously owned G-CCMU, a Rotorway Exec, and G-DEXT, currently registered as G-GDJF, an R44 Raven II.
It is rumoured he has also had some connection with G-CDNO, another Lincolnshire-based Gazelle.
Helipixman
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XX380
Royal Marines SA341B XX380 (cn 1268)
Sadly no details accompanying this shot but, by the look of it, taken over Cyprus. We've seen a fair bit of 380 on this thread including shots of her in Norway. She also served in Iraq and in the Netherlands, and has been associated with 847 Squadron and 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron.
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SA.341G (s/n 1584) of Southern Aircraft Consultancy seen at Cheltenham Racecourse in March 10th, 2015 (Photo: Ray Barber)
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Very nice Zis! I see that '150' shares similar nose paint to Steve's '901'.
See more N150SF in this 'Dogs Who Love Gazelles' post > http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=3450#post3450
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Welcome aboard, Vernon!
I shall ask Sav if he can assist you in posting a larger resolution photo, but what I know is that photos uploaded directly onto Aviafora only show as 'thumbnails', for larger size the photo must be hosted externally then pasted into the post.
See photo posting instructions here.
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Speaking of the 'stretched' N150SF, she previously flew as N158SF when she belonged to the Callaway Engineering Co. where she replaced a 'classic' SA.341G, N223DP (s/n 1074). N223DP then became HA-LFB which was tragically lost in an accident in March 2011.
Shown above is Mr. Callaway's (yes, the Callaway of Callaway Cars!) SA.341G N223DP. It seems he has a taste for good looking machines!
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Dear Vernon
Adding my welcome to that of Zishelix.
Many thanks for the shot of RZR's panel, much appreciated!
Regards
Sav
ZU-RZR (The Razor)
SA342L ZU-RZR (cn 1854) as seen in South Africa in February 2016
SA342L ZU-RZR (cn 1854) as seen in South Africa in February 2016
This is of course ex-Crabtree Gazelle HA-LFQ (formerly Irish Air Corps '241') recently seen in South Africa during a Volkswagen promotional event.
Click here to see a video of ZU-RZR taking-off.
(The format of the above-linked video is one I am unfamiliar with, and it seems that one must 'hover' one's mouse over the image displayed on the page in order to play the video).
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As Sav already mention, ZU-RZR began its flying career as Irish Air Corp's „241“ and was attached to the 3rd Training Wing at Baldonnel. Withdrawn from military service during 2005 and sold on civil market next year.
Seen at Baldonnel in March 24th, 2004 (Photo: Frank Graelish)
I very much like the Gazelle inscription and serial no. painted on the tail fin, and I am sure it would look equally good on her new livery also!
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25 Years Ago Today ..
A Kuwaiti Air Force SA342L oversees the movement of Iraqi prisoners of war, across a stream in southeastern Kuwait, on 25th February 1991, during Gulf War I
And with the above reminiscence comes an opportunity to take a look at a few more Kuwaiti Gazelles:
KAF SA342L '514'
KAF SA342L '521'
KAF SA342L '501' plus one
KAF SA342L '501'
KAF SA342L '501'
KAF SA342L's - '512' in the foreground and wearing a new (seemingly unwrapped) sand filter
Zis, do you happen to know whether in recent years the KAF have moved from their 'grey coats' to the camouflage livery shown in the last two photos?
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Originally posted by Savoia View PostBtw, do you know approximately how many Gazelles the IAC operated?
237 crashed as a result of an engine failure, and I saw her remains at Baldonell when I picked up 241. I believe 237 was doomed for the fire dump to be used for fire practice.
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Montenegrin Air Force May be Planning to Replace Gazelles
Montenegro's ministry of defence announced yesterday their intention to sell a number of aircraft, specifically their UTVA-75 and Soko G-4 trainers.
However, the statement also makes reference to the country's Gazelle helicopters citing their limited all weather and night flying capability. The statement goes on to say that the sale of the air force trainers will be used to fund the purchase of new medium-weight multi-purpose helicopters, presumably to replace their Gazelles.
http://www.gov.me/en/News/158174/Mon...aircrafts.html
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Nice b/w image of Heli-Air's SA.341G F-BVVU (s/n 1142) at Paris - Issy Les Moulineaux Heliport on May 30th, 1975
(Photo: Mick Bajcar)
Sadly, damaged beyond repair in an accident in August 1982.Last edited by Zishelix; 29th February 2016, 08:06.
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Accident date given here
http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=154337
as 09-May-1982, but no further details.
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What a nice herd of Gazelles!Interesting video, thanks XB!
This remind me to ask again – any plans for 'Gazelle Fly-In 2016'?
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Montenegro Update
Following the news we brought last week (see above) regarding the disposal of air assets by the Montenegrin Air Force, Flight International have today run the story, adding some additional details, notably:
According to the defence plan, the “A priority” for Montenegro is two medium multirole helicopters, an acquisition process for which is expected to start this year and finish in 2018.
After this, four Soko Gazelle helicopters are set to be sold and, between 2019 and 2023, overhaul and modernisation of the remaining Gazelle fleet is expected.
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