Westland Wasp over Wiltshire
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Westland Wasp over Wiltshire
Sorry about the thread title - couldn't resist the opportunity for a bit of alliteration 
Seen today over Fyfield Down (high ground W of Marlborough) whilst out on my Sunday lunchtime amble. It was heading towards Lyneham. A quick search on Google shows the Wasp to have been phased-out of service in 1988. Would have thought maintenance etc would be quite pricey for a private organisation (or individual). Anyone know who is operating it?
Seen today over Fyfield Down (high ground W of Marlborough) whilst out on my Sunday lunchtime amble. It was heading towards Lyneham. A quick search on Google shows the Wasp to have been phased-out of service in 1988. Would have thought maintenance etc would be quite pricey for a private organisation (or individual). Anyone know who is operating it?
If you go to G-INFO at http://www.caa.co.uk/application.asp...pplicationid=1 and type in 'Westland Wasp', you'll find 6 registered privately.
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This one was on discovery wings not that long ago, owned by Kennet Aviation, based at Cranfield i think. Think they mentioned on the program that they do airshows in it, so it could be the one.
This one was on discovery wings not that long ago, owned by Kennet Aviation, based at Cranfield i think. Think they mentioned on the program that they do airshows in it, so it could be the one.
There's a Scout which lives at Ogbourne St George, on the RHS as yo ugo towards Swindon.
There are one or two Scouts plus a Wasp based at Draycott Farm, just a bit north of there.
And there are some which Military Helicopters maintain / rebuild based at Thruxton, plus others around the country.
There are one or two Scouts plus a Wasp based at Draycott Farm, just a bit north of there.
And there are some which Military Helicopters maintain / rebuild based at Thruxton, plus others around the country.
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Thanks for all the responses. Looks likely to be G-BYCX as it was most definitely a Wasp (4 dangly wheels for landing on-board, rather than the Scout's skids).
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Saw the Wasp on the ASP at DL this pm. It looks pretty smart with the black and yellow tail; not sure if it is still wearing the mil serial of XT435 (with HMS Achilles on the nose) but looking at G-INFO it appears to be G-RIMM (Lyneham Lad, you can find all the details there).
A few years ago my lad, wife and bro-in-law were fortunate to get a flight in a Scout, thanks to a great deal of generosity from the owner, whilst I drew the short straw and had to control them as they flew around the local area. My lad was very lucky and was allowed quite a bit of 'hands on' as well . What a great experience.
Isn't it great to see these old things still flying - I wonder how many of today's Brit mil helicopters will still be flying after 39 years
A few years ago my lad, wife and bro-in-law were fortunate to get a flight in a Scout, thanks to a great deal of generosity from the owner, whilst I drew the short straw and had to control them as they flew around the local area. My lad was very lucky and was allowed quite a bit of 'hands on' as well . What a great experience.
Isn't it great to see these old things still flying - I wonder how many of today's Brit mil helicopters will still be flying after 39 years
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