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Gatwick - Heathrow Islander and S61 Questions

I would like the 'teams' assistance in dealing with some questions which could escalate from minor disagreement, to blood on the carpet, refusal to buy a round, or the worst possible outcome beer being spilt.

a) The Period when the Westward Islander Gatwick-Heathrow Airlink operated?
I believe summer 1969 - summer 1970.
Sub question as it operated at the Gatwick end from the GAT was this one of the reasons why it was deemed unsuccessful?

b) The period when the BAA/BAH (later BCH)/BCAL Helicopter Gatwick-Heathrow Airlink Operated?
I believe 1979 - 1985 - But I am really on shaky ground with this one.
Whilst the Rotorheads have been discussing this service, no period of operation has surfaced.

I have searched Google (but I bet the answers are there somewhere, but I cannot find them) and PPRune (all forums) with no result

Many thanks in advance to whose who's 'little grey cells' haven't been corroded by Harvey's Best Bitter and various Spirits
DIH
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