Sikorsky S61 G-AYOY

[Planemike]

I believe this S61 that has spent time in the Falklands is now back in the U.K. Can anyone let me know its present where abouts?

Thanks............. Planemike

[helimutt]

Owned
Registered Owners:
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL LTD
UNIT 1
COLDHARBOUR BUSINESS PARK
SHERBORNE
DT9 4JW

You could always drop these guys a line and ask.

CAA's G-INFO is your friend.

[NorthSeaTiger]

G-info states c of a expired 2008 , ex CHC machine , owned by BIH since 2000.

NST

[Cyclic Hotline]

Maybe it would be fairer to say it is an ex-British Airways Helicopters machine, as they bought it brand new, and it then flowed down through the various owners as the organization was bought and sold.

It has always been G-AYOY since delivered new.

[NorthSeaTiger]

Origional registration shows BCAL then BIH then CHC then Veritair then BIH.

NST

[NorthSeaTiger]

And if Id looked further BA previous , BCAL before that and indeed Reg1 BEA helicopters (Scored out to BA).

NST

[Planemike]

Thanks guys............. It is it's present whereabouts that I am after.

Planemike

[onevan]

Presently sat in the BIH hangar at Plymouth City Airport.

[Planemike]

onevan.................

Thanks.........

Planemike

[Cyclic Hotline]

NST; you are absolutely correct. I completely missed BEA Helicopters even though that is certainly the livery I first ever saw her in! Plus, it is a sad commentary that I missed the origin of that organisation at the same time.