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Old 26th Jan 2024, 22:04
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Good Vibs
 
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During the early 1970’s I worked for Autair SA, which later became Court Helicopters.
We had many interesting contracts including one for Kruger National Park.
Our helicopter was a Bell 47G4A ZS-HCS.
Of course single pilot with a Park Ranger.
We did anything they wanted us to do, mostly game counting, catching & culling.
We lived either in the field or in the tourist camps near our work.
The most interesting & fun was Zebra catching.
All those caught were sold on to various zoos around the world.
On one of our Zebra catching days, 4 June 1971, near Satara we herded and caught 163 of them
A record for the time. Normal was around 40-50 or so.
A great many professionals to work with. And many pleasant memories.
Thank You Kruger Park and all the Rangers I got to know.
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