Commander to Base: "Section inserted, island secured and perimeter under guard. Request confirmation of coordinates, as initial indications are that this may not be the enemy stronghold!"
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Commander to Base: "Section inserted, island secured and perimeter under guard. Request confirmation of coordinates, as initial indications are that this may not be the enemy stronghold!"
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Yes, those colours, but the whole stabiliser had the colours of the flag similar to D-HARI.Originally posted by Zishelix View PostLike this one?
I assume the ID plate is missing on the part so it's hard to confirm the specific vertical stab belonged to s/n 1019. Although I have no info about damages D-HAIR might suffer during early 1980s, it's possible she got new tail fin(s) while operated in Egypt.
Even if the ID plate of the stabiliser was on (which it was) there's no way you could tie that to the airframe, as most airframe parts don't have a serial no. on them and if they did it would be near impossible to tie a serial no. component to a airframe serial no. without the original build paperwork.
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Excuse my ignorance but isn't airframe S/N data engraved on the plates positioned under instrument panel and tail stabilisers?
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No, only part number and serial no of part number. You'll need to have the original Aerospatiale white technical log book from the gaz and check the left and right tail fin s/n when it left the factory.
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Well, it is time to announce a new Gazelle for today!
SA342J s/n 1695
The empty weight is 2332 LBS or 1057 kg and flies like a BOMB!
That's too wild!
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Bravo, bravo and bravo XB, too wild indeed!
This is fantastic news, well done amico!
Glad to see you making use of the Guernsey register. The area has a historical association with the Gazelle through neighbouring Brecqhou Island which was home to a Gazelle for about a decade commencing in 1974; but yours is the first Gaz on Guernsey's newly established aircraft register!
Are you able to say whether this aircraft will remain in Belgium or the surrounding area, or whether she is destined elsewhere?
Also can you say something about the handling qualities when flying the 342 when compared with the 341, for example how noticeable is the additional power reserve?
Once again well done, I am sure you have done a stunning job in bringing her back to life!
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2-WILD looks stunning Xavier. Thanks very much for allowing me to pay you a visit on Wednesday.
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Dear David
A warm welcome to Aviafora!
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A chance conversation with someone at Wevelgem Aiport on Wednesday resulted in me being given Xavier's contact details. A quick phone call and a 50 minute drive later I got to meet the Gazelle legend and to have a look in his workshops. Machines present were:
..REG MODEL CON NO 2-WILD Aerospatiale SA.342J Gazelle 1695 N341AS Aerospatiale SA.341G Gazelle 1042 N341DT Aerospatiale SA.341G Gazelle 1110 N700SH Aerospatiale SA.341G Gazelle 1154 OO-153 Rotorway A600 Talon 8040 Unreg'd Aerospatiale SA.341G Gazelle 1076
2-WILD was still pending registration at the time.
1076 was formally registered in Brazil but according to Xavier hasn't flown for 20+ years.
Xavier also has 3 other Gazelles that he uses as donor airframes.
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G-CTFS
SA341C G-CTFS (WA1081) as seen at an undisclsed location on 8th July 2017Comment
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Memories from Baldonnel
241 at Baldonnel (I can't recall the date)
241 at Baldonnel on 23 May 2006
241 at Baldonnel on 14 February 2006. Someone was trying to be funny and had placed this 'For Scrap' notice on the cab, and which I immediately tore down, thankfully before Steve could see it .. till now!
This is me in 237
It makes me sad just to post this. This was 237 immediately following her accident on 16 August 2002.
regards to all aviaforans
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Return to Flight of cn. 1695
De Tracy Hélicoptères have announced the return to flight of cn. 1695, an SA342J formerly registered as D-HOPP and operated by Polizei Niedersachsen. The aircraft has now been registered as 2-WILD.
As well as being the most recent Gazelle to be returned to flight, 2-WILD is also the first Gazelle to be registered with the Guernsey Directorate of Civil Aviation.
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In celebration of the return to flight of cn. 1695, a little look at D-HOPP during her time with Polizei Niedersachsen:
SA342J D-HOPP (cn 1695) as seen at RAF Gütersloh in March 1982 (Photo: Jeff Bell)
SA342J D-HOPP (cn 1695) NFI
SA342J D-HOPP (cn 1695) NFI
SA342M GAO as seen at Phalsbourg Air Base on 2nd July 2017 (Photo: Graham)
Seen fitted with Aérospatiale's useful fuselage-mounted hoist.
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A 'Jaguar' ZU-RLH as seen at Kishugu Lowveld Air Show in May 16th, 2017 (Photo: Petri Viljoen)
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Re-registered Gazelle
N9334W, SA341F2, c/n 1575, ex N2TW; owner Ross Transportation Inc, Whitefish (Montana).
Also see message at http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=7683#post7683
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Syrian Air Force SA342 as seen at Kuweires Airbase (situated some 30kms east of Aleppo) in July 2017
This is a 'Gaz Snap' shot to match Zis's Jaguar sponsored ZU-RLH above, and to raise him with another camo-painted civvie Gaz!
SA341H's HA-LFO and LFX as seen at Prestige Heliport in Budapest, Hungary, on 29th July 2012 (Photo: Ferenc Hamori)
SA341G N2FW (1363) as seen at Van Nuys Airport in California in 2017
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I do, maybe they wanted to 'clean' the skids in flight
http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=3570#post3570
XB, thanks in advance for the pic!
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SA341D G-CBSI (WA1736) as seen at Bourne Park on 5th March 2017
SA341D G-VOIP (WA1792) as seen at Booker on 3rd June 2017 (Photo: Brian Nichols)
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SA342L1 YU-HEA (118) as seen in Belgrade on 18th September 2016 (Photo: Srdjan Radosavljevic)
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SA342M Viviane 3911/GAP as seen at Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base in France on 2nd July 2017Comment
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Originally posted by Savoia View PostRemembering Nigel
Nigel with HA-PPC at Birmingham Airport on 4th September 2012
RIP
It was a year ago today that Aviaforan Nigel suffered an accident in his Alouette II. Tragically, some days later, he was to succumb to his injuries.
Let us not forget that there are still those (although dwindling in number) for whom the aviation community represents a fraternity in which loyalty and camaraderie (which is to say care and concern) transcend all else, for it is with this mindset that we remember Nigel while praying for God's continuing comfort towards his family and friends.
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Gazelle Cancelled
N2LN, SA341G, c/n 1310, was cancelled from the US registry on 12-Jul-2017, with last activity date given as 09-Jan-2007.
This helicopter was involved in an accident on 20-Feb-2000 while owned by Ag Copters Sales: collided with a fence while approaching a field, the main rotor blades contacted the ground and helicopter rolled over.
See https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=154540
Months after the mishap, on 07-Sep-2000, she received a (new) certificate with owner MGB LLC.
I would like to learn whether she has ever flown after the accident.
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That one is quite easy to explain. The FAA registration system requires you to re-register your aircraft after a period of time. It's a paperwork exercise, but if not carried-out and if you let it lapse, it's can be very difficult and expensive to do later.
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There seem to be a number of Gazelles with short registrations commencing 'N2'.
You've just mentioned N2LN and last week you reported that N2TW has recently been bought by Ross Transportation.
I also posted a fairly recent shot of N2FW in California.
All we need now is a N2GZ!
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Bravo Stefano!md600driver wrote: On a plus note we raised a lot of money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance over the weekend.
This is somewhat disappointing to hear. The UK's AAIB used to have a pretty good reputation but, as with almost everything in Europe, standards seem to be slipping and there doesn't seem to be much in place to arrest the descent.md600driver wrote: The accident report is out now full of glaring errors and misinformation after a year of investigation you think they could have got it correct!
L'armée de terre SA342 'GEA' deprting Aéroport de Dijon
By the sound of it, this bird seems to have some blade tape coming loose.
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I can remember test flying N2TV in the States prior to it coming to the UK, and also later on the G reg, then YU reg, and finally on the HA reg.Originally posted by Savoia View PostThere seem to be a number of Gazelles with short registrations commencing 'N2'.
You've just mentioned N2LN and last week you reported that N2TW has recently been bought by Ross Transportation.
I also posted a fairly recent shot of N2FW in California.
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LOL! Ah Stefano .. why am I not surprised!
First of all well done on remembering another 'N2' Gaz, I really wonder what it is with all the short 'N2' Gazelle registrations!
But, you've kept very quiet about this, as we've posted N2TV previously on the thread, including one of her filling up at a gas station!
Some shots of N2TV:
> http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=3288#post3288
> http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=5437#post5437
> http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=2622#post2622
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SA341C ZU-HBH (WA1418) as seen at Wonderboom Airport in South Africa on 10th June 2017 (Photo: Garth Calitz)
Notice the similar profile between HBH (above) and Montenegro's 12752 in this photo.
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Gazzella Bianca
SA341F 'AFD' (1562) as seen in Compiègne, France on 26th June 1994 (Photo: S. Bullimore)
SA341G(S) G-CDJT (1509) as seen at Stapleford Aerodrome on 29th January 2006 (Photo: RotorImage)
Someone forgot to wash their tail!
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SA341G(S) F-GBMC (cn WA1065) as seen at Aéroport d'Annecy in 1980 (Photo: Anton Heumann )
One of the few (perhaps only) stretched Westland Gazelle/s and one of the first civilian Gazelles to be painted in 'camo style'.
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N1198G
SA341F2 N1198G (1198) as seen at LO Simenstad Municipal Airport, Wisconsin on 10th September 2016 (Photo: Jeremy Dando)Comment
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Looking to get a range of Gazelle tee shirts made!
Has anyone any artwork they would like to see on a shirt?
Needs to be fully vectored A1 files not normal photos combined into A1 (not that I know what that means).
So let's have a competition with the winner getting a free tee shirt and allowing a print runs of tee shirts with all profits to the air ambulance in NIGEL's memory who sadly Left us on 25 July 2016.Comment
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Great idea Md600driver
Had to admit though I didnt know what an A1 file was either then I remembered that an Ai file is a vectored file but only usable through Adobe Illustrator. Just wonder how many people have the use of Adobe Illustrator. I personally do everything via Adobe photoshop and can save files as eps which is another version of a vector. Other than that, I tend to draw freehand and then scan.
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More YU-HEA
SA342L1 YU-HEA (118) NFI
BAG
SA341B XZ313 (WA1582) as seen at AAC Middle Wallop o16th July 2010 (Photo: Mark van der Vliet)
Fene Strong, do you happen to know whether this craft is still in active service?
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Some aircraft are stored as back up and some others have major components remove and overhauled for spare parts, the airframes are then disposed of, but generally not used as Christmas trees.
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Let us put aside the design format for now and concentrate instead on some concepts in terms of images and words, anyone who is able, please chip in!
I will 'throw' something together, but given that this is for a good cause it would be nice to have some additional contributions, Zis .. Elipix .. others?
Stefano, on one of the occasions when you gift the YAA with a cheque, would you be able to arrange to visit the YAA base with one of the Crabtree Gazelles for the purpose of handing over the cheque, and of course to take a photo of the event.
This would be much appreciated.
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