Italian c130j refuelling EH101
So is that one of our 22 Mk3 Merlins being used for Westlands own tests or is it one of their own? Or am I being too cynical and its actually Boscombe doing the tests for the RAF?
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Those photos are off of South Devon, the edge of the town seen is Seaton, you can recognise it from the River Mouth and both the old and new bridge crossing it
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Quote - I believe the Merlin is HC3 ZJ117, I guess there's no shortage of SH anymore so that Westlands can borrow it.
This aircraft is involved in a joint MOD/AW Funded project to develop the BERP 4 Blades. The blades will eventually be fitted to the UK Merlin fleet once full certification is acheived on this airframe.
Quote - What's the significance of the yellow blades?
These are the BERP 4 blades being used for certification. They are painted yellow so that they are distinguished from the production blades.
This aircraft is involved in a joint MOD/AW Funded project to develop the BERP 4 Blades. The blades will eventually be fitted to the UK Merlin fleet once full certification is acheived on this airframe.
Quote - What's the significance of the yellow blades?
These are the BERP 4 blades being used for certification. They are painted yellow so that they are distinguished from the production blades.
This aircraft is involved in a joint MOD/AW Funded project to develop the BERP 4 Blades. The blades will eventually be fitted to the UK Merlin fleet once full certification is acheived on this airframe
