2nd half of 1988 some of the Duri-based 212s went to Muara Tembesi to support a heli-rigging operation. The rig (forgotten it's name) had come from PNG and had been previously lifted by SA330Js. Thus some of it was well above the contract limit of 4,000lbs, and in addition the sites chosen were in hilly terrain so a level flyaway was not an option either. Thus the 212s struggled a bit.
The all important ground team - hook-up man, marshaller & Loadmaster.
PK-HCK, the IFR 212 for the night stand-by & callouts to Singapore. Had weather radar & SFENA fitted, which occasionally worked properly.
A 212 earning its money. This photo made it onto one of the Bristow calenders when they asked for employee contributions.
PK-HCF with an example of the poor flyaway, plus cabin doors removed to save a bit of weight as well.
The office - PK-HCF, one of the 3 VFR 212s based at Duri.
The final staging area, with portacabins waiting to be trucked out.
An empty rig site, Kapas, at the end of the rig move.
Muara Tembesi with hangar and adjoining portacabin camp. Other 212s already left for Duri.
End of detachment. The remaining team about to see off PK-HCF for Duri, via Rumbai.