East Anglian Air Ambulance temporarily grounded/Longmint status
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Sad as it may be, the writing was on the wall for all to see a number of years ago. Leopards do not change their spots. There is/was a wealth of information about this bunch of sociopaths on the net. Given all that has transpired since the downfall of Sterling, I am mildly surprised that anyone thought or may have done, that Fast would survive. So that only leaves Skydrift - well what there is of it Any bets on how long they last?
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Very sorry for the staff at Fast although unfortunately not unexpected.
Since Gama took over from the disaster left behind by Longmint at Fairoaks, work is on the increase and confidence is growing for a successful future. Any Fast customers needing turbine Heli maintenance would be most welcome. Gama are also looking for experienced fixed wing and rotary engineers if there were any still employed at Shoreham when the doors closed. Best to give Harry Lees a call.
Since Gama took over from the disaster left behind by Longmint at Fairoaks, work is on the increase and confidence is growing for a successful future. Any Fast customers needing turbine Heli maintenance would be most welcome. Gama are also looking for experienced fixed wing and rotary engineers if there were any still employed at Shoreham when the doors closed. Best to give Harry Lees a call.
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......leafing idly through a magazine I came across this
Savills UK | Nr Lewes, East Sussex | Property for sale
Must be hard up
Savills UK | Nr Lewes, East Sussex | Property for sale
Must be hard up
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9.5* not bad considering bought for half that, still in today's market not a bad deal when you consider the pile of crap some pay near that price for. I imagine they are seriously in need of loot given all the various actions against them. Still, they have been here before and managed to scam their way up only this time I think their notoriety will inhibit fruit fall. 
Just noticed this Challinor & Ors v Juliet Bellis & Co (A Firm) [2011] EWHC 3249 (Ch) (09 December 2011) which makes for a boring read but does provide a considerable pointer to the background of some issues. It's clear they have been scamming money for some considerable time.
Now it all begins to unravel. So it seems that there is a court case in prospect to recover the money blagged a number of years ago - hence sale of their ill gotten pile. Serve em right.
Just noticed this Challinor & Ors v Juliet Bellis & Co (A Firm) [2011] EWHC 3249 (Ch) (09 December 2011) which makes for a boring read but does provide a considerable pointer to the background of some issues. It's clear they have been scamming money for some considerable time.
Now it all begins to unravel. So it seems that there is a court case in prospect to recover the money blagged a number of years ago - hence sale of their ill gotten pile. Serve em right.
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It was where BBC lived in opulent luxury whilst they drove those companies into the ground. Have a look at how many companies that Lucy was a director of! Lets hops that they finally get what's comingto them.
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One wonders if those lovely agency picture were taken recently, and if so, how many of the fixtures and fittings will actually still be there when the new owners of this magnificent property eventually move in. 
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Coriolis, I thought the walls already looked quite bare, there are empty bookcases (or perhaps that's because they don't read) and some rooms look sparsely furnished.
I would like to think that they are selling the pile for decent, honourable reasons in order to repay some of the debts. Or maybe it's for a quick sale and get the cash out to Antigua asap.
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I would like to think that they are selling the pile for decent, honourable reasons in order to repay some of the debts. Or maybe it's for a quick sale and get the cash out to Antigua asap.
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Lest we forget
As April draws to an end, it seems fitting that we should remember just what Neil Bellis and Lucy Cummings have done for our industry, with a little help from Juliet Bellis and Nick Cummings.
Just in case you need reminding;
TAMS: Closed
Sterling Helicopters: Closed
Skydrift: Closed
Alan Mann Helicopters: Closed
Mann Aviation Group Engineering: Closed
Fast Helicopters: Closed
Therefore I propose every 1st April be Bellis and Cummings remembrance day.
Oh, and April Fools' Day too.
Just in case you need reminding;
TAMS: Closed
Sterling Helicopters: Closed
Skydrift: Closed
Alan Mann Helicopters: Closed
Mann Aviation Group Engineering: Closed
Fast Helicopters: Closed
Therefore I propose every 1st April be Bellis and Cummings remembrance day.
Oh, and April Fools' Day too.
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Succinct summary by bwt.
Not altogether sure it's fitting to have a special day for remembrance - some people are best consigned to history.
That said, let us truly hope BBCC and their like are not forgotten, for the sake of later innocent arrivals who may be similarly suckered as many were.
The work those fine Companies used to do still needs doing, and success can be rebuilt from the ashes - good luck to all for the future.
Any news on the sale of 'the stately pile' and whether any of the outstanding debts might be paid? (OK, just my contribution to the joke of the month contest :-) )
Not altogether sure it's fitting to have a special day for remembrance - some people are best consigned to history.
That said, let us truly hope BBCC and their like are not forgotten, for the sake of later innocent arrivals who may be similarly suckered as many were.
The work those fine Companies used to do still needs doing, and success can be rebuilt from the ashes - good luck to all for the future.
Any news on the sale of 'the stately pile' and whether any of the outstanding debts might be paid? (OK, just my contribution to the joke of the month contest :-) )
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Perhaps they're just very successful NIMBYs? 
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"The work those fine Companies used to do still needs doing, and success can be rebuilt from the ashes - good luck to all for the future"
Indeed the Fairoaks site of Manns is certainly alive and kicking under Gama's ownership and definitely growing again.
Indeed the Fairoaks site of Manns is certainly alive and kicking under Gama's ownership and definitely growing again.
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Wrigley thing - not been there for a while but glad to hear the news. At least some have survived and that is indicative of correct moral standards. I wish every success to those fighting on.
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In another unbelievable display of "no morals" and a sure sign of who had the biggest balls of the bunch, Two of the BBCC clan (The two C's in fact!) were seen at the old FAST Helicopters facility recently, accompanying a third party who was introduced as an Investor.
Rumour has it that they paraded themselves around the property without a care in the world!
One has to wonder if the Investor had any idea of BBCC's prior Involvement and what the Administrators make of it? They can't be seriously entertaining the idea?
Rumour has it that they paraded themselves around the property without a care in the world!
One has to wonder if the Investor had any idea of BBCC's prior Involvement and what the Administrators make of it? They can't be seriously entertaining the idea?
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QM, I think you'll find there's a much more honourable individual about to complete the purchase of the hangars and BBCC are drinking in the last chance saloon. I'm not sure the administrators would do a deal with them anyway - if they've go any sense.
The interesting bit will be finding out what happens to the few machines left in one of the hangars whose ownership still seems to be in debate.
Oh, and if you look at the hangars from the airfield side I think you'll find the sign reads: FA T ELICOPTERS. Even nature's got it in for them....
The interesting bit will be finding out what happens to the few machines left in one of the hangars whose ownership still seems to be in debate.
Oh, and if you look at the hangars from the airfield side I think you'll find the sign reads: FA T ELICOPTERS. Even nature's got it in for them....
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Sadly I think they are all still at liberty, but they have had to downsize from the mansion at Isfield to a mansion in Newick.
This may be, in part, due to Juliet Bellis losing a case [Adelle Challinor & others v Juliet Bellis & Co & another [25.02.13]] a précis of which can be found here or here.
To add insult to a multi-million pound settlement it would appear the Solicitors Regulation Authority have referred JB to the Solicitor's Disciplinary Tribunal. The SRA's reasons can be found here.
I haven't found any record of the verdict, so I can only assume it has not been heard.
Should (as I hope) she be struck off I guess another family member will need to become a lawyer so that all the "professional" services they need can still be found under one roof.
This may be, in part, due to Juliet Bellis losing a case [Adelle Challinor & others v Juliet Bellis & Co & another [25.02.13]] a précis of which can be found here or here.
To add insult to a multi-million pound settlement it would appear the Solicitors Regulation Authority have referred JB to the Solicitor's Disciplinary Tribunal. The SRA's reasons can be found here.
I haven't found any record of the verdict, so I can only assume it has not been heard.
Should (as I hope) she be struck off I guess another family member will need to become a lawyer so that all the "professional" services they need can still be found under one roof.
