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Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2013, 15:17
Replies: 846
Views: 277,889
Posted By tjef2808

Not sure what kind of lighting the crane had but...

Not sure what kind of lighting the crane had but there is no substitute for a good white strobe like the Canary Wharf building has albeit on a smaller scale.

Once all the sensationalism and waste...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2013, 15:02
Replies: 90
Views: 31,641
Posted By tjef2808

I knew Pete of old from my helicopter days with...

I knew Pete of old from my helicopter days with Aeromega and only recently re-connected with him through Linkedin.

He was a sort of the earth and generally good egg and one of the most experienced...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2013, 19:21
Replies: 7
Views: 4,195
Posted By tjef2808

David Essex - Bell 47

Evening all,

Hoping someone on here may be able to answer a question about David Essex and the helicopter he owned.

I believe it was a Bell 47 based at Fairoaks but does anyone know what the...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2011, 21:13
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

Heli Hire - Part 354!!!!

N143AL was the second aircraft supplied from the Lafayette stable of Air Logistics to Heli Hire.

This was used to obtain the necessary operating licence for North Sea Ops but sadly was never used...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2011, 06:49
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

BAML from what I remember was not a particularly...

BAML from what I remember was not a particularly reliable bird and had to be used as HH's own 206's were actively engaged elsewhere. BAML/BAZN were also used on other projects.

The ship Marc...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2011, 22:47
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

G-BCOT incident at SEN

Mentioned on here earlier was the accident involving G-BCOT whilst carrying out ground runs and hover checks after maintenance at SEN outside Hangar 2, the home of HH.

It was gone 5:30p.m, pitch...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2011, 22:03
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

Johnny Crewdson

Nick & Kate Crewdson have been getting all the mentions on here but most of my dealings have been with Johnny who I believe was John's son from his first marriage.

Met him at HH when he was...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2011, 17:04
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

More Heli Hire

Oops, sorry but appear to have taken over this thread somewhat with Helicopter Hire stuff. Please say if I have outstayed my welcome!!!

Truth is it was such a diverse operation to work for with...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2011, 15:17
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

G-BFYA - On the subject of Bolkow Bo105.............................

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/tjef2808/BFYA-1.jpg

"YA" The workhorse that replaced "AWAP" and acted as "Hele Tele" cameraship for London Marathon's, Boat Races galore!

Got a fair...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Nov 2011, 15:09
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

Hi Spunk, You have not missed much!! ...

Hi Spunk,

You have not missed much!!

The WG30 was yet another british, low production aircraft which failed to make the grade.

HH had it in mind for a contract for offshore however when the...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2011, 14:14
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

G-BBUY

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/tjef2808/BBUY2-1.jpg

As promised the beautiful "UY" complete with "Otis Lifts" sticker ready for the Open Golf at Sandwich. We were based at Leeds...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2011, 14:09
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

Heli Hire Advert - 1980 BHAB Handbook

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/tjef2808/BHAB.jpg

Those were the days!!!

John Crewdson in the Alouette picture on an oil platform. We were heavily involved with "Sealand" the gun...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2011, 08:54
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

G-KATE

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/tjef2808/KATE.jpg

Best I can do I'm afraid. This was from Westland themselves during one of the pre-delivery test flights. The beast was nothing but...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2011, 06:30
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

Heli-Hire

Hi Savoia,

In 1983/84 HH had the two Jet Rangers G-BBUY & G-BBCA. "CA" was always on low skids and "UY" on Pop-Outs. I have a picture of "UY" in its splendid Orange & White scheme which I can...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2011, 22:53
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

Icelandic Coastguard B47's

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/tjef2808/BJFI.jpg

One of two Ex-Icelandic Coastguard Bell 47G's that Helicopter Maintenance Rebuilt.

G-WYTE and G-BJFI (Pictured) were rebuilt and...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2011, 22:45
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

G-BRTB B206B2

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/tjef2808/BRTB.jpg

G-BRTB Imported for a Martin Ridsdale who operated out of Blackpool I think as Northern Helicopters or something like that in the late...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2011, 22:07
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

Post 709 - G-EYRE

Not sure how this "Permalink" thing works but the unidentified B206 in the background behind G-EYRE 206L1 is G-CORC.

Belonged to Keiron Corcoran whose brother Paul owned G-PCOR.

Both aircraft...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2011, 21:33
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

G-ANLW "The Eye of the Needle"

I thought these pictures of ANLW may be of interest.

The aircraft was made airworthy again, turned into a "Spoof" Dragonfly with a false nose and used in "The Eye of the Needle"
...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2011, 21:21
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

G-BDKD And its demise

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/tjef2808/BDKD1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/tjef2808/BDKD2.jpg

G-BDKD met its end while at Heli Hire and was put down to a MRH Damper...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2011, 21:10
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

G-AWAP John Crewdson

Unfortunately I was working at Heli Hire at the time G-AWAP went down.

The loss of John marked the beginning of the end and I left about a year before it ceased trading after 8 happy years in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2011, 20:20
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

G-BGYF Air Logistics

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/tjef2808/BGYF2.jpg

Prior to painting in its new colours.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2011, 20:15
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/tjef2808...

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/tjef2808/BGYF.jpg

Here's a nice 206 for your nostalgia posts, Ex Air Logistics ship in its new Heli Hire colours.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2011, 20:13
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

G-AWAP presumably in it's Film Flight days so...

G-AWAP presumably in it's Film Flight days so maybe Elstree.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2011, 20:11
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,855,446
Posted By tjef2808

Helicopter Hire

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/tjef2808/Paravision.jpg
Gill Aldham on the Paravision Rig for the Tradex Exhibition opening ceremony.


P.s. First post so hope image works!
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th Nov 2009, 19:57
Replies: 196
Views: 84,274
Posted By tjef2808

Flag of Convenience

I know for a fact that earlier this year Avient were making moves towards employing more technical personnel and transferring their aircraft to a European register.

This process may well have...
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