I was interested to see the first photo in post 14. The identification seems wrong.
Probably taken in Germany 1975 possibly 76 during pre Ireland training. The lead soldier is "Jinx" Jenkins and the second Nick Browne both R.E.M.E.
Nick moved on from army aviation during 1976.
I think the pilot is WO1 Dave Patterson.
All 660 squadron AAC.
With all due respect I doubt Jinx and Nick would have been playing footsie with the I.R.A down in bandit country.