For all those that cannot resist commenting and adding further discredit to yourself the following is exact data on A6-BBB, serial no. 31028.
A6-BBB was never an Agusta Westland airframe as she was purchased well in advance of the change over from Bell. To that end she was registered with the GCAA as an AB139, not Ab 139, and her registration is A6-BBB and not A6 bbb.
INFORMATION LETTER
DATE: October 24, 2006
No.: AW139-06-001 Rev. 1
“AW139 and AB139 are two names for the same product.
They identify two batches of aircraft manufactured in conformity with a unique Type Certificate Data Sheet:
- AB139 up to SN 31054
- AW139 from SN 31055 onward."
She was a beautifully constructed and proudly maintained 5 (five) seat VVIP airframe with Bose Noise Canceling intercom for passenger comfort.
There was a solid wall partition installed that restricted movement between her passenger compartment and her flight deck, the design of which had a narrow gap and centre relief to facilitate installation/removal while providing limited passenger view forward. Additionally the installation of her Lounge Chaise style seats would have created a great obstacle to navigate over in the unusual flight regimes she apparently was experiencing. Between the two most rear forward facing seats was a chiffonier of sorts to facilitate storage and presentation of refreshments.
Affectionately known to those of us who cared for her and crewed her as
"Triple Bravo".
