Blue S-92 overhead [Archive]

Razor61

15th Nov 2007, 22:11

I watched a blue coloured S-92 come trundling overhead the other day westbound towards Cornwall (I am in Devon) in Southwest England.
This is the first time i've seen an S-92 and the noise was something unlike any other helicopter. It makes a weird drone, once every second or so a bit like the old Heinkel 111s did in WW2 if you get my drift.
Who does this rather large private helicopter belong too?
Thanks

Whirlygig

15th Nov 2007, 22:47

Was this the kiddie?

http://www.airshows.org.uk/2005/airshows/helitech/photographs/harrods_s92_1.jpg

It's operated by Air Harrods and is on the N register.

Cheers

Whirls

Flingingwings

15th Nov 2007, 22:51

Whirls,
Correct on both counts :ok:
Razor61, Owner is intensely private :oh:

NorthSeaTiger

15th Nov 2007, 23:40

Did he used to fly round in G-LAWS ?

Whirlygig

16th Nov 2007, 00:18

I was fortunate rnough to have a guided tour of that aircraft at Helitech 2005; never seen so much tan leather in one place!

Cheers

Whirls

ppheli

16th Nov 2007, 04:34

NorthSeaTiger - yes, this S92 replaced LAWS

DryAir

16th Nov 2007, 09:23

NorthSeaTiger - yes, this S92 replaced LAWS...
What happened to G-LAWS? still in Abz?

jonnyloove

16th Nov 2007, 09:44

G-LAWS was bought by Mr Tony Jones off British International down in Penzance. Its been Reregister as G-VIPZ I think but you see it often parked in the Hanger.

scruggs

16th Nov 2007, 09:54

Out of interest, who is the "intensely private" owner?

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jonnyloove

16th Nov 2007, 11:17

Its the gentleman that owns Victoria secrets underwear chain in America I have been told. :)

norunway (http://www.pprune.org/forums/member.php?u=107466)
Well I was informed from a very good source its a company that is conected to BIH. If you know better do tell.

chopper2004

16th Nov 2007, 12:52

Jonnylove, with regard to G-VIPZ (prev G-DAWS, G-LAWS) isn;'t it operated by ELite Aviation but leased by Air Harrods? I remember the old G-LAWS in its splendor at Farnborough 2000

I wonder if British International are maintaining the aircraft for Elite Aviation or or if G-VIPZ is being leased to BI for Penzance routes as it has been seen there?

I had the pleasure of seeing the Blue 92 a month back at Helitech!!

jonnyloove

16th Nov 2007, 13:45

chopper2004 (http://www.pprune.org/forums/member.php?u=131735)
Thanks for the update Its a nice machine.

Mr Loove:)

Razor61

17th Nov 2007, 11:05

Thanks for the replies gents. :ok:

purge98

17th Nov 2007, 17:06

The weird drone you mention is probably Al Fayed going on and on and on.....zzzzzzzzzzz