Cuckoos in the McAlpine Nest
Interesting that Gleneagles first JR came from McAlpine's. This was before they became big boys in the industry as Aerospatiale Helicopter distributors. At that stage McAlpine's had a much smaller helicopter operation.
It began with G-AWLL operated from 68-75 presumably for the use of the parent construction group then added Gazelles G-BBHW & G-BBSI. These were all registered to McAlpine Aviation their fixed wing operation. McAlpine Helicopters wasn't created until 1974.
The first of the Gazelles carried McAlpine Aviation colours whilst G-BBSI was in a white and green colour scheme with a gold logo on the tail. so was probably a client's ac. Anyone know whose?
Finally there was JR G-BFGT that was only regn to McAlpine Helicopters between 29 may and 6 July 79. Could this be a trade in for a AS350? Otherwise it was a real cuckoo in McAlpine's Aerospatiale nest!
I wondered if it could have been Lord Glendyne's old ac traded in for G-BGIM but this is just a guess
Prior to joining McHelis it had been with Alan Mann and painted in their full yellow and black livery complete with gold logos.
Anyone know better about these?