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Old 8th Mar 2018, 17:55
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chopper2004
 
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Originally Posted by Hedski
Who signed for a 429 then? Someone has but I don't know who. Machine sounds great but they're in for a shock when they experience the quality and experience (lack) of who'll be operating it.......
Since 2014/15, Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charity is the sole operator of Bell 429 for HEMS. The a/c are supplied and supported / flown by Heli Charter guys.

I was at Helitech 2014 in Amsterdam, when the a/c was handed over during the show.

AFAIK, its running fine for the charity...

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