Low Flier:
As stated, my godfather only had kind words for John and his flying ability is something I have always admired.
Helicopter Hire eventually went on the buy at least one ex-Ferranti aircraft, an MBB Bo105D, B-BFYA.
Speechless:
This was an impressive operation and I'm wondering how the DC10 must have looked in both holds with 10 airframes and tail booms, 20 blade boxes and tranmission crates plus skids!
I remember 'Spotty' and sorry to hear of his demise (RIP).
I remember G-WOSP (vaguely) and have been trying to find a little more about BARX which also rings a bell!
The unidentified yellow (with orange stripe) 206 is, I am sure, G-BAKF which was registered to Michael Belmont (was he Dollar?).
Keen to hear any stories of this expedition which took place in the final hours of Rhodesia's history.
Were you assisted at all by the Alouette's of the Rhodesian Air Force?
G-BAKF at the former US depot at Burtonwoord c. 1978
S.