Bristow Photos

[Dave Ed]

Malaysia

Malaysia - Trengannu




Bristow Helicopters first operated in Malaysia in 1969 beginning a long association with the Malaysians which led to the establishment of Malaysian Helicopter Services ( M.H.S.) in 1983. Prior to the move to Kerteh in 1981 the oil fields off the East coast were served by S-61s and S-76s from Trengganu. The main client was Esso and later a smaller contract for Carigali. The rigs were about 140 miles offshore which would give an approx 3 hour round trip in the S-61 and somewhat quicker in the S-76. Work routines were 6&1, 6&1, 6&1, 6&4, (days) which was not considered to be the best shift pattern ever
conceived.
Most staff lived in Kuala Trengganu and "Club 61" was the focus for social events.




The pictures below show the operation, the terminal being next to the hangar.
















.....and the pics below show earlier shots of the base when it only had one hangar. The aircraft are VR-BDN and BDO which were probably the first S61s Bristows put into Malaysia. Does anyone have any details? From the first photo it can be seen just how close to the beach the hangars were.







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