Anybody familiar with the RAF Belvedere or Whirlwind Helo's?????

[stephen.mullins]

Can anybody give any pointers on the RAF Belvedere or Whirlwind helicopters that were replaced by the PUMA HC1 in the late 60's early 70's.

I have tried the RAF historical branch but had no reply, also I can't find anything on the WWW. Any body got any info or pics.

I need it for a small history intro on a lecture regarding the PUMA.:confused:

[Nopax,thanx]

Try this.............

http://www.gkn-whl.co.uk/

[bad livin']

Hi, you might want to try the Operational Studies Dept. at RAFC Cranwell...you might even find some spec aircrew types there that have flown the types you mention!!!

Rgds
BL

[solotk]

Try Bruce James at RAFM Cosford, who is an ex-jellywopter mate on Whirlwinds, he talks about them in bleedin part numbers.. :)

Or Peter Elliott at RAFM Hendon, who is in charge of the archive bits

Tony

[Mike Cusack]

Try ....

http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk/collection/bristol.htm

[ShyTorque]

Well I'll admit to training on them.

But not the Belvedere, I'm not THAT old! :eek:

[cloudybeer]

I might be very sad, but I think the ac museum at Baginton Airport (Coventry) has a Whirlwind on display and might be able to help you with more info.

[Pub User]

Steve

this is an anonymous forum, if you want info, then ask some straight questions!