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Old 15th Jan 2012, 08:51
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Savoia
 
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Garibaldi Tower Lift Job Milano
On 15th October 2011 an AS332C1 Super Puma, HB-ZKN, belonging to Eagle Helicopters, came across to Milan to complete the 231 metre Garibaldi Tower situated in Milan's new Porta Nuova complex next to the Porta Garibaldi rail station. The building was designed by Cesar Pelli and is now Italy's tallest building. It is the new headquarters for Unicredit Bank:


HB-ZKN lifts from the contrsuction site, with her line attached, after a final pre-lift briefing with ground crews


ZKN positioning herself for the pick-up and being flown (as showcased on the Nostalgia Thread) in single pilot configuration


Load hook-up


The load (the upper portion of a communications tower) is away


The tip of the communications tower now clearly visible and on its way to the building's summit


Lining-up the load for its reception


Final alignment


Contact!

Once the tower tip was aligned the crowd below let out a round of applause!


Job done! Italy's tallest building now complete!

Well done to the construction team and the flyboys at Eagle Helicopters!
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