Shrieking Gazelles

[Savoia]

SA341B ZB689 (WA2002) as seen at Manchester Barton on 10th July 2018 (Photo by Gary Styles)

[Savoia]

SA341G F-GDXX (cn.1262) as seen at Bourg Ceyzériat Airport in Rhône-Alpes in June 1991 (Photo by Markus Herzig)

[Savoia]

SA342M 3615 (cn.1615) as seen at Nancy Essy Airport on 26th August 2004 (Photo by Francois-Xavier Simon)

[Savoia]

Flashback to May: SA342M1 'Bandit' Gazelle with an Italian Air Force Agusta-Bell 212 over Poland in May 2018

[Savoia]

SA341G(S) G-CDJT (cn.1509) as seen at Sywell on 30th August 2006 (Photo by Simon Palmer)

[Savoia]

N37UP


SA341G N37UP (cn.1224) departing Aeroporto di Pavullo nel Frignano in Modena

[Savoia]

SA341H


Armed SA341H

Hopefully Zis can identify which Air Force this is, but probably Serbian.

[Savoia]

S5-HCR


SA341H S5-HCR (cn.027) as seen at Ljubljana Airport in Slovenia on 14th October 2006 (Photo by Milan Korbar)

Zis's Gaz!

[Zishelix]

Ah, sweet memories

[Savoia]

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Gazelle Helicopter Pilot Required

Sochi Heliski are pleased to announce the opportunity for a Gazelle type-rated helicopter pilot to join our heli-ski operations for our 2019 winter season. This season will commence on 1st January 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2019.

The successful applicant will find themselves stationed in the picturesque towns of Adler and Sochi in southern Russia and will also be engaged in assignments within neighbouring Abkhazia. Flying will primarily involve transporting skiers and their equipment among the western reaches of the majestic Caucasus mountains.

Applicants should possess the following:

• A minimum of 2000 hours rotary-wing flying experience of which 1000 hours should ideally be on turbine helicopters
• A minimum of 500 hours flying experience on the SA341/2 Gazelle

In respect of attitude to flying, we are looking for someone with a clear commitment to professionalism who is capable of performing flying operations with skill, care and consideration within a mountainous environment at altitudes of up to 8500ft.

In terms of personal character, we are looking for someone who is flexible and understanding and who is prepared to build effective relationships with our pilots, ski guides and customers. Those with a positive, helpful and friendly attitude are sought.

In return we will provide:

• All airfares to and from Sochi in southern Russia
• All local transportation and accommodation
• Management of all administrative requirements involving the issue of permits and licences from the local Civil Aviation Authority

Salary: The salary for this three-month assignment is negotiable and will be discussed with individual applicants.

Sochi Heliski is both honest and realistic about its capabilities, perhaps summarised by the phrase 'We are what we are'. With this in mind, we openly acknowledge that our remuneration package does not compete with the highest international salaries. We are a small operation working (as many companies do) within the constraints of a finely balanced budget. But, we are committed to ensuring that we do not accept compromise.

We are looking for someone who is willing to assist in building our commitment to developing safe and professional helicopter services. This vacancy would be ideal for someone who has an interest in flying the Gazelle helicopter and who will genuinely appreciate the challenges of delivering a professional service within our unique (and beautiful) environment.

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this position, then why not consider doing something different this winter and come join our team!

Interested applicants should send their CV to:

Maxim Anufrikov
Email: max-rodeo@yandex.ru
Phone: +7 928 453 6016

[Savoia]

ZU-RLD


SA341F2 ZU-RLD (cn.1659) as seen in South Africa in July 2015 (Photo by Gavin Rynders)

[Zishelix]

Israel 4X-BHG s/n 1097 in 1990's



#1097 is still airworthy in South Africa as ZU-RLU



Photo taken at Port Elizabeth in February 18th, 2018 by Austin Ferreira.

Some more photos of 4X-BHG
http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=1214#post1214
http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=4359#post4359
http://www.aviafora.com/forums/forum...=1250#post1250

[Savoia]

Both on high skids!

Quite why they insist on flying ZU-RLU without engine covers - I just don't know.

[Savoia]

ZA776


SA341B ZA776 (WA1818) as seen aboard HMS Ocean in the Gulf region c. 2005

Seen fitted with gunsight and with what was arguably the worst (in terms of aesthetics) exhaust housing ever developed for the Gazelle.

[md600driver]

Both on high skids!

Both the remaining Israeli Gazelles had high skids as they were used for spraying. I have some photos of them in a really sorry condition from when I bought them.

[Savoia]

Great stuff Stefano!

High skids seem difficult to come by on the used market however.

Interestingly the Lebanese Air Force seem to prefer their birds on higher skids.

[Zishelix]

Any chance to see the pics?

[Zishelix]

Chest patches, freshly embroided

[Savoia]

Any chance to see the pics?

Are you sure its photos of dusty abandoned Gazelles that you want to see?


Chim-Nir's SA341G (cn.1097) at Herzlia Airport in Israel in 2004

[Savoia]

SA341G F-BUUX (cn.1084) as seen at Basel-Mulhouse Airport on the French-Swiss border in 1976 (Photo by Urs Ruf)

Belonging to Coudert Butchery (Boucherie Coudert) and advertising 'Jambon & Saucissons' (ham and sausages) on the tailboom!



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[Zishelix]

'Ginger' (G-CBSK/ZB627) and G-CBSI/XZ934 at Cosford Air Show 2016. Photo: Enda Burke

[Savoia]

SA342L ZU-RHH (cn.1787) as seen in South Africa in April 2014

[Rotorspot]

New South African Gazelle

Seen here at Wonderboom National Airport on 19-Sep-2018



This is ex French ALAT Gazelle 1369, an SA341F2.

XZ316 was reported on this Forum as having gone to South Africa, and herewith is a picture of her at Grand Central Airport on 18-Sep-2018.

[Zishelix]

Much appreciated both info, Jos!

[Savoia]

Grazie Jos! Looks like she has new paint, or at least not too long ago. Is XZ316 in fact WA1599 or another Gaz using a British Army registration?

Is that a baggage door one can see below the nav light?

[md600driver]

Grazie Jos! Looks like she has new paint, or at least not too long ago. Is XZ316 in fact WA1599 or another Gaz using a British Army registration?

Is that a baggage door one can see below the nav light?

Yes, it’s a baggage door, although sealed up. The aircraft is wearing the same paint it had when it left the UK. This is not an original army airframe, but one which has been painted that way for museum effect.

Also, she has an Astazou XIV/H engine and engine covers, and as some of you will know, the British Army never had any 342's!

[Zishelix]

So, any idea about ID of the specific SA342 airframe?

[Savoia]

Grazie Stefano!

[Savoia]

SA342M1 Viviane 'GAU' (cn.1957) seen at an undisclosed location during maintenance

[Zishelix]

Probably Afghanistan in summer 2012.

[Savoia]

Grazie Zis!

[Zishelix]

HN-45M GAMA (licencly SA.342L) during The Century of Winners 1918 – 2018 Serbian Military Drill held recently (Photo: Dragan Trifunovic)

[Savoia]

Nice one Zis!

[Savoia]

3RHC (3rd Combat Helicopter Regiment) commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War

Whether on the ground, in the trenches during the Battle of Verdun, or in the air, the war for peace was raging.

At the time, equipped with legendary Breguet, Morane-Saulnier and Nieuport aircraft, aces such as René Fonck (75 wins), Georges Guynemer (53 wins) and Charles Nungesser (43 wins), contributed outstanding service. These names continue to inspire pilots young and old of both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Check out the latest Gazelle for sale here.

[Savoia]

Lebanese Air Force SA342L L813 (cn.1759) as seen in Lebanon in 2018

[Savoia]

Grazie Jos. Yes, it is clearly 815. Hopefully we will identify her construction number before too long.

[Zishelix]

The specific machine is from those batch of 9 SA.342Ls Arab Emirates donated to Lebanon back in 2007, ex U.A.E.141 I think.

[Rotorspot]

U.A.E. 141 did become L816.

[Savoia]

Ecuadorian Gazelle NFI

[Savoia]

SA341C XW891/CU49 (WA1163) from 705 Squadron, probably at RNAS Culdrose, in 1979

[Savoia]

The Haelo Gaz landing


RCAF Chinook with Gazelle in June 1979

[xbdt]

Making some kids happy this weekend with N341DT :-)

[Zishelix]

Well done, XB! Double excitement - Santa coming in such spectacular 'carriage'

[Savoia]

Well done XB! We are very proud of you!

[Savoia]

SA341F2 N341RD (cn.1501) flying Stateside

[Savoia]

SA341B XW865 (WA1119) as seen at Middle Wallop on 26th July 1975