Bristow Photos

[Dave Ed]

Brands Hatch/Silverstone

Brands Hatch/Silverstone





For one day every year, Silverstone becomes the U.K's busiest heliport as thousands flock to see the British Grand Prix. To avoid the horrendous traffic congestion many people take a short hop to the track by helicopter. Bristows have supplied numerous aircraft over the years including Bell 206s, S-76s, S-61s, Tigers and 214STs.
Not sure whether this is still the case.


An S61, Tiger and two S76s can be made out in this photo taken at the circuit.




One of the satellite landing areas.
The local residents are appeased by offering a guided tour of a Tiger.











Before Silverstone, the British Grand Prix was held at Brands Hatch and due to better road access, helicopter transfers were far fewer.
However Bristows did have a presence in the form of a casevac Tiger as can be seen in these pictures.
My sources tell me that this aircraft airlifted Jaques Lafitte to hospital after a serious crash.