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...the one where we rounded the bend in the river and passed overhead the camera?
A few following shots over tree-tops and an external view of both machines landing side by side on the river bank. :-(
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They did show that shot but if you blinked you'd have missed it. Great shot though.
I must say the weather when they were doing the interviews looked atrocious outside but 1st Cav looked good none the less.
It was also interesting to see the two different paint schemes on the main rotors. Two very different effects meaning instant recognition.
I must say the weather when they were doing the interviews looked atrocious outside but 1st Cav looked good none the less.
It was also interesting to see the two different paint schemes on the main rotors. Two very different effects meaning instant recognition.
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SASless Back in the UK?
SASless a little birdie told me you might be back in the UK?
Any plans for 509 in the near future?
Checked the programme and they did show the shot of the two Hueys flying overhead down the river course. Great shot.
Also showed 509 coming into land from the ground and then a cut away of 509 landing from second camera onboard 1st Cav.
Any plans for 509 in the near future?
Checked the programme and they did show the shot of the two Hueys flying overhead down the river course. Great shot.
Also showed 509 coming into land from the ground and then a cut away of 509 landing from second camera onboard 1st Cav.
Arrived today...had some spare time between appointments at home. Off to RAF Leuchars tomorrow for the show on the 10th.
Mustang....
We would be glad to have yours over here....and would welcome your presence as well.
The only way to describe the reaction I am seeing over here is when I think about flying the Three Huey's....the "H" model, the "Marine Corps K Model" and that skinny piece of work....the Cobra.....up to Bellingham, Washington. We had people come up to us there saying they had heard and seen us fly over on our way to the airport and wanted to come see the aircraft....not realizing the annual airshow was on that day.
This is very fulfilling flying here and one gets to meet a lot of very nice and interesting people.
Hop on the airplane for Heli-Tech....you will not regret it! I bet we could a good Vindaloo Curry with your name on it!
We would be glad to have yours over here....and would welcome your presence as well.
The only way to describe the reaction I am seeing over here is when I think about flying the Three Huey's....the "H" model, the "Marine Corps K Model" and that skinny piece of work....the Cobra.....up to Bellingham, Washington. We had people come up to us there saying they had heard and seen us fly over on our way to the airport and wanted to come see the aircraft....not realizing the annual airshow was on that day.
This is very fulfilling flying here and one gets to meet a lot of very nice and interesting people.
Hop on the airplane for Heli-Tech....you will not regret it! I bet we could a good Vindaloo Curry with your name on it!
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Sasless,
Speaking of the wells. I remember many years ago after doing some dope raids we had to transport a bunch of handcuffed prisoners. They were not to happy about it and of course we were so caring. We put a couple on each side in the well and told them that if they stepped on the floor button (Crewchiefs Mike Button) that the door would fly off and take them with. They spent the entire flight scared
less.
Did my heart good.
Speaking of the wells. I remember many years ago after doing some dope raids we had to transport a bunch of handcuffed prisoners. They were not to happy about it and of course we were so caring. We put a couple on each side in the well and told them that if they stepped on the floor button (Crewchiefs Mike Button) that the door would fly off and take them with. They spent the entire flight scared
less.Did my heart good.
Bolton Abbey WWII re-enactment meeting
Neat day today...Huey to the Devonshire Hotel...then to the Bolton Abbey Steam Railway by 1943 Jeep. Lots of WWII vehicles...about two hundred WWII re-enactors....good tea...songs...great time.
Heli-Tech next.
Heli-Tech next.
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I've flown into the Devonshire Arms Hotel several times in a Jetranger but the idea of a Huey, complete with door-gun, arriving at a traditional English country house hotel in a beautiful setting in the Yorkshire Dales made me smile. Not the sort of helicopter they normally get in there. 'Neat', as you say. 
Did the waiters come out to the pad with those little fire extinguishers as you landed?
It's a lovely touch, but I'm not sure how effective they'd be if they had to be used in anger.
BTW, the hotel is named after its owner - the Duke of Devonshire - whose family has farmed the Bolton Abbey estate since 1733.
Did the waiters come out to the pad with those little fire extinguishers as you landed?
It's a lovely touch, but I'm not sure how effective they'd be if they had to be used in anger.
BTW, the hotel is named after its owner - the Duke of Devonshire - whose family has farmed the Bolton Abbey estate since 1733.
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FL,
The "Butler" came to the helipad...stood at the edge of the concrete....and upon realizing it was not a JetRanger...hurriedly backed up a far old distance. The sight of the Jeep arriving with a Female Sgt Driver and Royal Artillery Colonel ...swagger stick waving was very impressive. Our Colonel made a good show of inspecting the Huey...touching things with the stick...mumbling as only Colonels on parade can.
When we arrived back to the hotel in the Command Car with an armed escort of 101st Airborne Military Police...we raised an eyebrow or too.
That is a very pretty area up there....have added that as a place to visit. The steam railway there is especially well done....still very much as it was during the 40's....it would make a wonderful movie location. Seeing all the Re-enactors there in period dress, two dozen military vehicles including a towed artillery piece was interesting to say the least.
The "Butler" came to the helipad...stood at the edge of the concrete....and upon realizing it was not a JetRanger...hurriedly backed up a far old distance. The sight of the Jeep arriving with a Female Sgt Driver and Royal Artillery Colonel ...swagger stick waving was very impressive. Our Colonel made a good show of inspecting the Huey...touching things with the stick...mumbling as only Colonels on parade can.
When we arrived back to the hotel in the Command Car with an armed escort of 101st Airborne Military Police...we raised an eyebrow or too.
That is a very pretty area up there....have added that as a place to visit. The steam railway there is especially well done....still very much as it was during the 40's....it would make a wonderful movie location. Seeing all the Re-enactors there in period dress, two dozen military vehicles including a towed artillery piece was interesting to say the least.
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Embsay 40's weekend
Was a good day. As 509 approached my son I looked at each other and studied those on Bolton Abbey station. Soon heads were being cocked to one side listening intently. Then you could hear some of them saying that they thought it sounded like a huey, but didn't believe it could be. A couple looked at me for conformation, and then you appeared over the tree tops, everyone's reaction was a picture as they still couldn't believe their eyes. I've not seen so many non period cameras appear out of the pockets of British, US etc uniforms so quickly.
Take off from the Devonshire later on was a hoot. As you powered up for lift off everyone was taken by surprise by the down draught. All were spell bound and if you'll pardon the pun 'blown away'.
You certainly got back home quicker than I did in the jeep minus my driver who preferred to fly rather than drive!
The aerial photo of the Devonshire is rather nice in the earlier post. They have changed the decor inside where you get the bar snacks etc. Much more modern rather than the old country pub feel.
Take off from the Devonshire later on was a hoot. As you powered up for lift off everyone was taken by surprise by the down draught. All were spell bound and if you'll pardon the pun 'blown away'.
You certainly got back home quicker than I did in the jeep minus my driver who preferred to fly rather than drive!
The aerial photo of the Devonshire is rather nice in the earlier post. They have changed the decor inside where you get the bar snacks etc. Much more modern rather than the old country pub feel.
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H1HU,
Devonshire is a great place. It amuses me slightly that they send the butler out for my tatty old Enstrom. I note from the press cutting 509s new home is Lancashire. Will we see it at Whitewell? Another great northern helipub and my local.
Devonshire is a great place. It amuses me slightly that they send the butler out for my tatty old Enstrom. I note from the press cutting 509s new home is Lancashire. Will we see it at Whitewell? Another great northern helipub and my local.
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SASless,
That wasn't PERIOD dress. You just flew back about 70 years in time by going to Yorkshire
That wasn't PERIOD dress. You just flew back about 70 years in time by going to Yorkshire
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Inn at Whitewell
The Inn at Whitewell is wonderfull, especially the afternoon creams teas with a roaring log fire by the side of you.
I didn't know they had a helipad. Perhaps this is somewhere SASless will have to try. He fell for Bolton Abbey station, I'm sure he'll love the quant englishness of the Inn at Whitewell.
I would just like to add to the previous post that one has to be very carefull about what you say about 'Gods Own Country'. Nowt wrong wih place!
I didn't know they had a helipad. Perhaps this is somewhere SASless will have to try. He fell for Bolton Abbey station, I'm sure he'll love the quant englishness of the Inn at Whitewell.
I would just like to add to the previous post that one has to be very carefull about what you say about 'Gods Own Country'. Nowt wrong wih place!
H1HU,
Seems the key to places is knowing where they are at. Makes it easier to get into them.
Will have to look into this Whitewell place. It might make for a grand Sunday Jolly ride day.
Seems the key to places is knowing where they are at. Makes it easier to get into them.
Will have to look into this Whitewell place. It might make for a grand Sunday Jolly ride day.
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Inn at Whitewell
SASless,
you'll have flown over it on Sunday on your way back from Yorkshire, when you went to check out Gibbon Bridge. It's not out in the open so a little harder to spot unless your looking for it.
Will definately get you out there for a traditional afternoon tea.
you'll have flown over it on Sunday on your way back from Yorkshire, when you went to check out Gibbon Bridge. It's not out in the open so a little harder to spot unless your looking for it.
Will definately get you out there for a traditional afternoon tea.
You have a deal....will look forward to it....hopefully it will have as many eccentrics as Sunday did!
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Whitewell doesnt have an obvious helipad. The field at the end of the garden outlined by the river is the LZ. The hotel has recently been refurbished. It has retained its charm. I'll dig through my pictures and see if I can find one to post.