World Helicopter Day 19 August 2018
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World Helicopter Day 19 August 2018
As many of the “Military Aviation” forum members don't venture to the dark side at “Rotorheads”:We will be hosting a Family Fun Day at Historic Helicopters near Chard to mark World Helicopter Day on 19 August 2018. We hope to fly the world’s only airworthy Westland Whirlwind and conduct a Search and Rescue demonstration. We will also be showcasing the ongoing project to return Westland Wessex XT761 to airworthy status and allowing visitors to view the Restoration Hangar where Wessex HU5 XT771, Sea King HAR3 XZ597 and Sea King HC4 ZF122 (which will also be restored to airworthy status) currently reside.
We are pleased to announce that Terry Martin with his Wasp and Mike Cuttell with his Alouette II will be joining us. It is hoped that a Sea King from HeliOperations and a Coast Guard AW139 will also be flying in.
In addition to a display of Classic Cars, a number of events and activities have been arranged to keep children happy and occupied, including mini and junior rugby sessions with England and Bath Rugby star Lee Mears and a World War II vintage NAAFI Tea Wagon which has been converted into an Ice Cream Van!
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We are pleased to announce that Terry Martin with his Wasp and Mike Cuttell with his Alouette II will be joining us. It is hoped that a Sea King from HeliOperations and a Coast Guard AW139 will also be flying in.
In addition to a display of Classic Cars, a number of events and activities have been arranged to keep children happy and occupied, including mini and junior rugby sessions with England and Bath Rugby star Lee Mears and a World War II vintage NAAFI Tea Wagon which has been converted into an Ice Cream Van!
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A quick update regarding the Historic Helicopters Family Fun Day on 19 August to mark World Helicopter Day. Amongst many other attractions we are expecting the following:
Westland Whirlwind XJ729 (G-BVGE) the world’s only airworthy example (Static and Flying)
Westland Wasp XT787 (G-KAXT) owned and operated by Terry Martin (Static)
Aerospatiale Alouette II V-54 (G-BVSD) an ex-Swiss Air Force example owned and operated by Mike Cuttell (Static)
Coast Guard AW139 from St Athan (Static but subject to approval from MCA and SAR Callout)
Commando Helicopter Force “Junglie” Association
Phil Thomas and his Commando Helicopter Force model helicopter collection
202 Squadron Association
Taunton Branch of the Royal British Legion
Contact [email protected] for details
http://www.historichelicopters.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WhirlwindHarMark10/
Westland Whirlwind XJ729 (G-BVGE) the world’s only airworthy example (Static and Flying)
Westland Wasp XT787 (G-KAXT) owned and operated by Terry Martin (Static)
Aerospatiale Alouette II V-54 (G-BVSD) an ex-Swiss Air Force example owned and operated by Mike Cuttell (Static)
Coast Guard AW139 from St Athan (Static but subject to approval from MCA and SAR Callout)
Commando Helicopter Force “Junglie” Association
Phil Thomas and his Commando Helicopter Force model helicopter collection
202 Squadron Association
Taunton Branch of the Royal British Legion
Contact [email protected] for details
http://www.historichelicopters.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WhirlwindHarMark10/
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A quick update prior to Sunday – unfortunately the Coast Guard AW139 has had to cancel due to operational issues but we are still expecting Mike Cuttell with his Alouette II and Terry Martin with his Wasp.
As an added bonus, and in testament to the skill, dedication and determination of our amazing team of Engineers, we will ground run the port engine of Wessex XT761 for only the second time. The airframe has been dormant for nearly 30 years, so this is quite an achievement!
We look forward to welcoming you to Historic Helicopters!
As an added bonus, and in testament to the skill, dedication and determination of our amazing team of Engineers, we will ground run the port engine of Wessex XT761 for only the second time. The airframe has been dormant for nearly 30 years, so this is quite an achievement!
We look forward to welcoming you to Historic Helicopters!
