Puma helicopter 50th anniversary paint scheme unveiled
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Puma helicopter 50th anniversary paint scheme unveiled
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/puma...heme-unveiled/
I was thinking, well that's another slap a bit of paint on the tail and call it done, then I realised the aircraft has been put back into the 70's scheme and it looks grand for it... deceptive but a joy to see, a full scheme. Niice one.
I was thinking, well that's another slap a bit of paint on the tail and call it done, then I realised the aircraft has been put back into the 70's scheme and it looks grand for it... deceptive but a joy to see, a full scheme. Niice one.
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I won't even mention they have the flag on the stb side upside down.... Ohh I just did, oh well. 
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The Union Flag is always deemed to be seen flying with the flagstaff on the left. If seen from the other side, it will seem to be upside down.
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wait ... the stbd side is correct, so I assume the port side is wrong
well on reflection (no pun intended) the Americans do show the back of the flag on the starboard side so maybe you're right
well on reflection (no pun intended) the Americans do show the back of the flag on the starboard side so maybe you're right
If it wobbles as it starts like the 230 Sqn Pumas I rode in did, at least it will be waving the flag,
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1. The stbd UJ is indeed correct, assuming the notional flagpole is aft of the airframe.
2. A tasteful scheme overall though. ✔️
2. A tasteful scheme overall though. ✔️
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Mpn on aircraft as on a ship the “flagpole” goes to the front, so it is wrong, however that does not detract from a super scheme.
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You are of course correct, and it would look ‘nicer’ and more natural if viewed from the port side. 👍
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XW224 - I last flew her in September 1983. She and all her stable mates have been given a fair bit more power since those days...the engines they always needed!
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Yes, it’s supposed to be as flying from a flagpole at the front of the aircraft, so it would be the back of the flag as you put it. It amazes me in this day and age and the fact that no doubt the design would have been back and forward up and down the food chain before being approved, you think one of them would have the spotted it.
In any event am I allowed to ask what'll happen once Scotland leaves?
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Well, the Puma 10 ship appeared just about on time and on track over Nottinghamshire so they obviously used a better map than that one.
Puma 50th Tour @ Scampton
There was a good turnout at Scampton, with all ten helicopters arriving. (XW214 had a delayed lift, catching up with the rest en route).
Here are some of my photos. There was a very moody sky providing the background to approaching photos, clearing to a blue sky shooting them once passed.
The second five flew back to Waddington to refuel, subsequently rejoining the others around Newark on the second leg
Here are some of my photos. There was a very moody sky providing the background to approaching photos, clearing to a blue sky shooting them once passed.
The second five flew back to Waddington to refuel, subsequently rejoining the others around Newark on the second leg
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Superb, I was hoping they would have transited close to EGNX as they were passing Nottingham Derby area but sadly not.