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MightyGem
14th Mar 2020, 21:12
On Yesterday(Freeview Ch25) next Thursday, 19th, at 9pm:
Warbird Workshop
New. A team of engineers fight to return a veteran Westland Wessex helicopter to the skies - 30 years after its last flight.
polecat2
14th Mar 2020, 22:57
Thanks for the heads-up. I've set my Sky+ box to record it. (Sky Channel 155 )
BEagle
15th Mar 2020, 08:49
For details on other episodes, see https://airtv.co.uk/index.php/portfolio-items/warbird-workshop/
The Spitfire and C-47 episodes were very good indeed!
scarecrow450
15th Mar 2020, 12:54
Watching the C-47 now uktvplay.uktv.co.uk/shows/warbird-workshop/watch-online/6136340133001
NutLoose
15th Mar 2020, 15:25
The Wessex didn't need a lot as it was rebuilt before being retired in true military fashion. They operate the Whirlwind too and and are putting a Lynx and Sea King back in the air.
https://www.historichelicopters.com/
RAF SAR Sea King running on the farcebook link in the above site and has a CAA permit to test.
https://www.historichelicopters.com/News/1/Historic-Helicopter-Day.html