I last flew in XV244 in May 1983. We were deployed to KSS flying Survops & used it as valuable training for the Aird Whyte later in the month. I'm too modest to say who won, but as it was a Mk 1 we weren't allowed to participate in the Fincastle later in the year. Thanks George!!
Instead we had to do a Royal SAR to Cyprus, Nairobi & Bombay. B*gger!
Good luck with the preservation you guys. Keep her airworthy, you never know..................................!