Puma crash near A303
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Blimey, seem to remember never screwing them down, just tape up the joins.
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Nutloose:
Yep... In 88 they were bodge taped down all around. Maybe, since they started so many shooting wars, they put some metal plate there to help out the crewman, they might need screwing down...
Yep... In 88 they were bodge taped down all around. Maybe, since they started so many shooting wars, they put some metal plate there to help out the crewman, they might need screwing down...
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compared to the Wessex, the Puma was constructed of Bacofoil,
there's no way those Pumas will last more than five minutes
Let's not talk about the S76.
Congrats to the pilot in order
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From what I've heard the pilot handling did a great job to save the crew, given the aircraft was not wanting to fly. Well done you.
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Fareastdriver...............
I couldn't agree more; the Puma has been fabulous..I've flown in it since we bought the aircraft in 1971....I've had vortex ring (I reported sick for that one!) and one engine failure in all those years after we had subjected the old girl to all sorts of abuse in the name of operations. Fabulous helicopter it's just a pity the yoof of today don't seem to be able to handle her with a skill level above basic.
Nothing wrong with the Puma if you think there is then I suggest you look in the mirror for the real problem........
I did not intend to upset anyone but if I have - TUF!!
Nothing wrong with the Puma if you think there is then I suggest you look in the mirror for the real problem........
I did not intend to upset anyone but if I have - TUF!!
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Never said it was bad, just a bit tinny compared to the Wessex, and maybe past it's sell by date a tad too, but never mind, here, I have uploaded some pics for you to reminisce over... 
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Nutloose, thanks for the photos. 15 Wessex to do the work of one Puma. Must have been a warm day.
Puma would have been a long way in front - or u/s
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Mind you, judging by the debris trail, that was a clumsy landing in the second Puma picture....
Puma would have been a long way in front - or u/s
! Mind you, judging by the debris trail, that was a clumsy landing in the second Puma picture....
I have a feeling I may have been no 24
I was No 2 in the first Puma pack and the overall leader decided he was ahead of schedule so he slowed down. By the time it got to No 8 Wessex he was standing on his tailwheel in the air. As a Puma requires three days notice in writing to slow down my No 1 and I passed him either side and then waited as he chased after his compatriots with his lever held against the roof. We presumed everybody behind got their act back together because the actual flypast was quite acceptable.
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Was that the famous 24 ship line astern formation led by either the station commander or OC Flying Wing; 8 Wessie follow by two packs of 8 Pumas.
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CBTL, check your PM
