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Old 24th Sep 2019, 18:59
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AW 139 for new PZ Heliport

And next year will see the return of the Penzance (New Heliport) to Isles of Scilly (Tresco) service using the AW 139 in 12 seat mode.
The new Heliport is well on its way, and is a substantial operation only some 300 yards from the previous site which went for a new supermarket.
If somone 'pm,s' me for an image they can post it for general interest.
The original service from PZ to ST Marys IOS was one of the few scheduled HC services anywhere in the world at the time with the S61 (EB) being specially modified in the hull for quick baggage tfr.
The new Sainsbury supermarket had been flying a wind sock on site since it opened, but i assume this will cease when the new operation starts.
A great boost to Penzance which had prooved to be be such a good location for both transport connections, and the weather factor. (sea level as opposed to 400ft at St Just)
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