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Semaj 17th Jul 2012 16:32

M A S H Bell 47 Ardmore
 
Does anyone have any info about the Bell 47 that was for sale on trademe until a few days ago. There were shares for sale at $10,000

I was interested in buying a share.

diddly squat 18th Jul 2012 01:20

M A S H ?

What is a mash?

Liklik balus 18th Jul 2012 01:25

Diddly,
Obviously you are way too young, never seen the movie or have ever watched television. Maybe your "Radar" is not working!

VH-XXX 18th Jul 2012 01:37

The M*A*S*H Bell 47.

(Mobile Army Surgical Hospital)

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...6tDdXy7ZDLTvyA

psycho joe 18th Jul 2012 02:23

"MASH" era (Korean War) helicopters were 47D/H13's, whereas thats a pic of a Bell 47G with MASH painted on the side.

It's a bit like going down to your local Jeep dealer, buying a second hand jeep and painting WILLYS on the side of it and suggesting that it is a WW2 Jeep. :ugh:

VH-XXX 18th Jul 2012 03:23

The untrained eye wouldn't notice.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...nflight_bw.jpg

Down where I once lived South East of Melbourne by some 2.5 hours, there's one sitting static in someone's front yard. Apparently the genuine article. Long since unairworthy. I'll bet there are many more out there like it.

NZFlyingKiwi 18th Jul 2012 03:43

I believe it's currently being operated by Helicopter Flight Training at Ardmore along with the recently imported ex-Austrian Air Force Bell 206. I don't know whether they own it outright, or if it's a syndicate, or some other arrangement.

VH-XXX 18th Jul 2012 04:57


along with the recently imported ex-Austrian Air Force Bell 206
For flying training or private use as I imagine the 206 would not have a Civillian C of A?

Lindstrim 18th Jul 2012 08:22

I do believe it used to be owned and flown down in TG.

blackhand 18th Jul 2012 08:24

I suspect it is an ex Canadian Military 206.

psycho joe 18th Jul 2012 09:35

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/memC01Bmrhs/0.jpg

The MASH helicopters had a fuel tank that extended across the frame behind the mast.

As an aside. I've seen this opening scene a thousand times and always wondered if this scene of two machines in formation, flying down the valley was genuine Korea footage?

Certainly the very first and last scene featuring the shows cast obviously isn't, but this pic shows either a very convincing dummy or a human being in the litters. Either those people are injured or really really calm actors.

As a further aside. For me the best part of the show was seeing Kathy Denny Fradella every night. Who? She's the lead brunette nurse running full tilt to the helipad. I think it was at that point, I knew I wanted to either be a pilot - or get shot. :E

Edit: This scene is from the movie intro, but I believe it's part of the same footage used for the TV show.

hiwaytohell 18th Jul 2012 10:17

The ex-Austrian 206s are not OH58 Kiowas and indeed B206s, or more precisely AB206s made under licence by Augusta. They have full Bell 206 type certificate and can be registered for full comercial use. Unlike the OH58 which can only be operated in restricted category.

cowl flaps 18th Jul 2012 10:19

Opening scene was shot just south of San Clemente. About halfway between LA and San Diego and right beside interstate 5. Have a few pics (somewhere).

Animalclub 18th Jul 2012 17:33

Thank you PJ, I've always wanted to know who that lady was and could never find out... Kathy Denny Fradella

psycho joe 19th Jul 2012 03:00

AC glad I could help. As she was the only nurse from the opening scene to not reapear in the show, her details were lost by the studio. It seems that until the US media managed to track her down, she had no idea that her 3 seconds of fame had caused such a large male interest from all over the world.

For those without a clue of whom we speak, this is her.

http://www.mash4077tv.com/images/fea...fradella02.jpg
http://www.mash4077tv.com/images/fea...es_kathy00.jpg

CF, thanks for the response. I can't think of a dollar figure that would have me strapped to the outside of one of these machines just for a studio - and no credits. :eek:

Jamair 19th Jul 2012 11:17

In another life I spent some quality time guarding a Army stores depot that had several Sioux (Bell 47) helos sitting in storage, complete and sealed in humidity controlled / vacuum packaging. To my knowledge they are still there, as are a number of B206 Kiowas and a sh1tload of crated weaponry dating from Vietnam - even some water-cooled Vickers machineguns.

VH-XXX 19th Jul 2012 12:54

Jamair, is that by any chance in Burma?

Did you see any Spitties as well ? ;)

dl_88 19th Jul 2012 15:45

oh gosh! i loved that show! i have a soft spot for that helicopter. Always thought that it would be awesome to fly it.

flyinkiwi 19th Jul 2012 23:34


Opening scene was shot just south of San Clemente. About halfway between LA and San Diego and right beside interstate 5. Have a few pics (somewhere).
Would love to see those photos!

The TV show was filmed in Malibu Creek State Park, about 100 miles up the road northwest of LA.

Jamair 20th Jul 2012 01:47

Not sayin nuthin til I stitch up a deal with the el presidente vis a vis the level of kick back.......

Actually somewhere between Qld & NSW...... :E


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