Bristow Sumburgh - End Of An Era
Hi Bob, great to hear from another of the original Sumburgh crew. The old Quendale school is still standing, in fact looking very nice - I drove by a couple of weeks ago when I was home. Hope everything is going well for you.
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Fire course, Stansted.
I've been following this and the main Bristow thread for a while. Time to jump on board. Fantastic to see so many old (very old) faces and reminders of amazing and crazy times, especially the 70's. A no-go area for modern health and safety! 
Some of the Skyweaver shots are mine but I'll scan what I have and get them up.
Some of the Skyweaver shots are mine but I'll scan what I have and get them up.
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Probably the "Final" Pictures of G-BDOC
Here's a few pictures shot in Aberdeen recently, pictures of G-BDOC in storage in the old Heavy Hangar on the day that she was sold to Carson.
Looks like the old girl will hopefully have a new life (a full Carson refit is just what she deserves !), would be nice if someone can keep us updated with pictures of S/N 61765 wherever she ends up.
Looks like the old girl will hopefully have a new life (a full Carson refit is just what she deserves !), would be nice if someone can keep us updated with pictures of S/N 61765 wherever she ends up.
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OC over the sea (and far away!)
Pictured at Seaforth Docks 3rd September 2010 (Pics by Mr Airbus)
The last sighting of G-BDOC, now removed from the British Register. Someone caused havoc amongst the spotting fraternity by altering the registration on the side (but we know what it REALLY was
)Bye Bye Oscar Charlie and good luck in your new "life"
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Some Pictures from the Scrap Book
Scrap Book Volume One has finally turned up, so I can now add some pictures from the very first days of SAR at Sumburgh, which commenced on Thursday 1st December 1983.
The launch of the Civilian SAR Helicopter Unit at Sumburgh
The aircrew were Gordon Mitchell, John Whale, Adrian Murray, Paul Martin,Ross Martin, Garry Williams, Mike Birley, Chris Bond, Adrian Jeffs, Kieran Murray.
The Engineers were Peter Moar, Peter Hutchison, Alan Moar, Chris Jackson & Alan Taylor.
The First Mission was to escort North Scottish S76 Flight 91V which declared it was ditching 30nm SE of Sumburgh with 14 P.O.B. Rescue 17 escorted the helicopter in to Sumburgh and it landed safely at 0910Hrs on Wed 07 Dec 1983.
The First Sumburgh SAR Report from Capt John Whale.
Christmas Dinner 1983 for the Duty Crew and Friends.
Ian Gliddon, Alan Elphinstone, Chris Bond, Ross Martin, Chris & Anne Jackson, Jerry Connelly, Graham Davis.
Sleepy Balls !
A young Roger Asbey at the controls
Camera Call for the new service
The launch of the Civilian SAR Helicopter Unit at Sumburgh
The aircrew were Gordon Mitchell, John Whale, Adrian Murray, Paul Martin,Ross Martin, Garry Williams, Mike Birley, Chris Bond, Adrian Jeffs, Kieran Murray.
The Engineers were Peter Moar, Peter Hutchison, Alan Moar, Chris Jackson & Alan Taylor.
The First Mission was to escort North Scottish S76 Flight 91V which declared it was ditching 30nm SE of Sumburgh with 14 P.O.B. Rescue 17 escorted the helicopter in to Sumburgh and it landed safely at 0910Hrs on Wed 07 Dec 1983.
The First Sumburgh SAR Report from Capt John Whale.
Christmas Dinner 1983 for the Duty Crew and Friends.
Ian Gliddon, Alan Elphinstone, Chris Bond, Ross Martin, Chris & Anne Jackson, Jerry Connelly, Graham Davis.
Sleepy Balls !
A young Roger Asbey at the controls
Camera Call for the new service
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Great photos bringing back memories.
I remember being detached there in 1973 and living in Scalloway with an interesting car ride to and from Sumburgh Airport.
Do you remember the Viscounts? - or even the DC3's? Was it Skyways?
Looking at my first SAR report, I remember the Captain of the NS S76 was Ashley Llewellyn-Thomas (RIP) who tragically lost his life in CFIT in China
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I remember being detached there in 1973 and living in Scalloway with an interesting car ride to and from Sumburgh Airport.
Do you remember the Viscounts? - or even the DC3's? Was it Skyways?
Looking at my first SAR report, I remember the Captain of the NS S76 was Ashley Llewellyn-Thomas (RIP) who tragically lost his life in CFIT in China
John
John,
I flew 91V with Ash Thomas on many occasions to the Heather Alpha and he was great company to be with for the 4 and a half hours it took to trot up there and back to ABZ. He is still sadly missed by many who had the pleasure of flying with him, RIP.
I flew 91V with Ash Thomas on many occasions to the Heather Alpha and he was great company to be with for the 4 and a half hours it took to trot up there and back to ABZ. He is still sadly missed by many who had the pleasure of flying with him, RIP.
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More from Scrap Book Vol 1
Terry Short guiding Laurie Carmalt in "fur sum fash!"
Peter Hutchison was always hypnotized by the guts of the FLIR 1000 - Must have been the Argon!!! whilst Trevor Steel gave the Coasties a good talking to !
Article from Coastguard Magazine 1984
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