Just an interloper...
Folks,
As someone who went through his teenage years in NI, I'm following this thread with nostalgia...for many young lads, the hardware that we got to see in action was a source of delight. Two memories spring to mind...firstly, a Lynx hovering over the OP on top of Divis Tower, dropping off personnel. Mighty impressive sight in the centre of Belfast.
We also caravanned at Castle Archdale...many mornings, low flying Lynxes acted as an alarm call. However my main memory is of a Loadmaster hanging out the door of a Wessex as it did a torque turn about 300ft above the old apron at Castle Archdale...right over my head.
Would love to see your pictures...keep 'em comin!