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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2018, 13:01
Replies: 23
Views: 5,956
Posted By Schinthe

An ex RN LAM friend of mine from Bristow and Army...

An ex RN LAM friend of mine from Bristow and Army Air Corps days, died of asbestosis some years ago. We all scratched our heads and wondered how he could have contracted it at the time. It would be...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2014, 10:35
Replies: 10
Views: 4,795
Posted By Schinthe

So sad to hear about Ernie, I first met him when...

So sad to hear about Ernie, I first met him when he was a lance bombardier in ATC at Middle Wallop. I always remember him for his big smile and cheerful disposition. RIP.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th May 2014, 15:05
Replies: 3
Views: 6,193
Posted By Schinthe

If or when they make a film of his escapades I...

If or when they make a film of his escapades I can think of someone who may want to play the part :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2014, 11:30
Replies: 40
Views: 18,313
Posted By Schinthe

What's in a name?

It was an inspired decision of the people who bought out the original Bristow company to call themselves Bristow and capitalise on the reputation and goodwill that had been built up over the years,...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2013, 14:03
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

B205

It wasn't one of,if not the, most successful helicopters ever for nothing. In 1973 Bristow sent me to Frosinone for the 205 course, and Sydney Australia for the T53 course (One of the best courses I...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2013, 19:20
Replies: 16
Views: 2,941
Posted By Schinthe

Mac was a gentle man and a gentleman

Mac was a gentle man and a gentleman
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2012, 15:01
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,846,683
Posted By Schinthe

Trilby Titfer

It would appear that the 'safety trilby ' was de rigeur in those days. I cannot see a chin strap so I assume the downwash kept it on! You think you must have seen it all and then something like this...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Sep 2011, 13:24
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,846,683
Posted By Schinthe

G-OAUS

G-OAUS was one of two S76, the other being S76B G-BOYF, owned by the Maktoums of Dubai and operated originally by Air Hanson out of Blackbushe.Kerry Packers was another machine
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2011, 20:39
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

Would that have been Gerhard Trosch? His wife was...

Would that have been Gerhard Trosch? His wife was named Traudi. He became the Commander of the Dubai Air Wing after he left Bristow. Sadly he passed away some years ago.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2011, 19:41
Replies: 38
Views: 4,615
Posted By Schinthe

Willy's Private Air Force

It must have been coincidence also that a new search and rescue base was built and the proposal to privatise the SAR was dropped?
The establishment is still pulling the strings, especially in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2011, 13:50
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,846,683
Posted By Schinthe

UAE registration is A6, you will need to correct...

UAE registration is A6, you will need to correct your records.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2010, 22:20
Replies: 107
Views: 25,038
Posted By Schinthe

We're the Ferkawi ?

You were fortunate you didn't meet up with the dreaded Ferkawi pygmies who, apparently often got lost in that sort of terrain!:E
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2010, 15:18
Replies: 107
Views: 25,038
Posted By Schinthe

Friendly Fire or Russian Roulette?

8 Indep. Recce. Flt. Serengeti 63-'64
I was refuelling one of our Alouettes after an early morning sortie looking for poachers, and noticed a white splodge on the underside of one of the blades,...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2010, 14:08
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

Twin Pioneer

The STOL capability of the Single Pioneer was equally impressive, I remember seeing one doing what was effectively a vertical landing at Noblefield K.L. in the early 60's
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2010, 16:14
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

Eket Hangar

Here is a picture of the finished article.
I believe the Nigerian chap in the final photo was Justus Mlokwu the hangar foreman
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2010, 12:26
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

EP-HAM

I get palpitations every time I hear that registration.It was an Agusta 204B and did indeed have a Gnome engine , controlled? , by a computer a la WS55-3. Unfortunately the computer was located in...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2010, 13:50
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

Very Sad to hear that,he was a great character...

Very Sad to hear that,he was a great character and good company
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2010, 12:56
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Dave Lloyd?If...

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Dave Lloyd?If he monitors this thread he will probably remember a boozy session we had in a bar in a hotel in Shiraz with David Attenborough and his crew in 74-75....
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2010, 13:30
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc229/Schinthe/...

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc229/Schinthe/image-1.jpg

Here's another from Dubai (early 80's?).The gentleman on the 212 looks suspiciously like a regular contributor to this thread, but I...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jan 2010, 15:15
Replies: 33
Views: 4,717
Posted By Schinthe

Could it be the nut holding the controls?;)

Could it be the nut holding the controls?;)
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2010, 15:51
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

Here you go:- Bristow DPC late 70's early...

Here you go:- Bristow DPC late 70's early 80'shttp://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc229/Schinthe/image.jpg?t=1262882637
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2009, 15:26
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc229/Schinthe/...

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc229/Schinthe/IMG_NEW_0001.jpg


This is EP-HBF after a rebuild at Redhill, about to depart Stansted on a ferry flight to Iran, in the capable hands of Pete...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2008, 22:38
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

On the banks of the Kwa Iboe circa 1972

I recently came across this Photo of a long lost friend.I hope he views these threads and is still going strong.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc229/Schinthe/DadsPhotos79.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2008, 20:49
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

Hiller 12e nostalgia trip

http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc229/Schinthe/DadsPhotos43.jpg (http://www.pprune.org/forums/s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc229/Schinthe/DadsPhotos43.jpg)

Here's another Hiller 12e offshore...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2008, 19:55
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

EP-HBF

It was interesting to see EP-HBF once again.I was part of the team that rebuilt it at Redhill.Little more than a ser.No. plate and a cabin floor when we started it,it was quite satisfying when it...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2008, 21:53
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

This old lady ferried through Galeh Morghi in...

This old lady ferried through Galeh Morghi in 1973.I don't know where she was going to.Maybe someone remembers?


http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc229/Schinthe/DadsPhotos66.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2007, 19:21
Replies: 2,717
Views: 2,684,611
Posted By Schinthe

This Photo of EP-HAM ,a very fickle Agusta 204B...

This Photo of EP-HAM ,a very fickle Agusta 204B with a Gnome engine,taken in 1974 in Bushehr Iran ,may bring (mixed) memories to some of the oldies out...
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