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  • SA341G(S) YU-HEY (1320) as seen at Leicester Airport on 1st January 2013 (Photo by Steve SRH)


    SA341C G-BZFJ (WA1102) ex-XW861 as seen at Leicester Airport c.2004 (Photo by Nigel Bailey-Underwood)

    Elipix, I think we've discussed this before but I cannot now recall the outcome. This craft is listed (with Jos and other databases) as 1102, yet the CAA have her construction number as 1098. Confusing.

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    • Helipixman
      Helipixman commented
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      I am not sure we did ever get to the bottom of this one ? Will check records this weekend and report back !

    • Rotorspot
      Rotorspot commented
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      Problem is that the CAA lists both G-BZFJ and G-WDEV with c/n 1098. One must be incorrect.

    • Helipixman
      Helipixman commented
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      I think there are two with the same C/n due to a factory muck up ! Apparently it's not the only one and it also happened on a few Lynx's..

      My take is...
      WA.1098 is G-BBHW, G-IZEL, G-WDEV
      WA.1100 is XW860
      WA.1102 is XW861, G-BZFJ, UR-ABBA, HA-HCD
      Has data plate showing WA.1098 which was apparently wrongly stamped before going to the military
      WA.1104 is XW862

      So there are in fact two showing as WA.1098, as one has crashed and the other is now in Hungary I do not think the CAA are too bothered about sorting it out ?



  • SA342MV F-MGBW (2142) as seen at Aeroporto d'Abruzzo in Pescara on 13th October 2023 (Photo by Luigi Orlandi)

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    • SA341B XZ336 (WA1676) as seen at RAF Church Fenton on 14th June 1981 (Photo by Shaun Connor)




      RN Sharks on display

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      • Gazelle Updates

        F-AYET
        SA341F2, c/n 1607, ex F-MGHR/1607(F); registered 24-Oct-2023 to Virginie Picard, Pontoise-Cormeilles en Vexin.

        HA-LFZ SA341B AH.1, c/n 1990, ex G-CMKS, ZB683(G); registered 16-Oct-2023 to Hidroplan Nord Kft. The previous HA-LFZ was Alouete II, c/n 2043.

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        • Savoia
          Savoia commented
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          Grazie mille Jos! 👌

          Ah yes Virgine, I know her father Jean-Luc. 😉

        • Helipixman
          Helipixman commented
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          G-CMMI has been assigned as N341XX no owner details given by FAA !



      • SA341D XW870 (WA1146) as seen near RAF Shawbury on 29th July 1987
        (Photo by Peter Foster)

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        • Originally posted by Jensen Jordan Lubowa View Post
          I was told IIIC2 is similar to IIIN2, it this right?
          Also, IIIC2 is for SA341F2, does that mean they won't fly again?

          The IIIC2 and IIIN2 are identical but have different part numbers.

          The C2 is now unsupported by Turbomeca (the French mil stopped using the 341 some time ago). The N2 will probably go that way too, now that the UK mil have stopped using it.

          Only the certified version (the 341G) using the Astazou IIIA, will be supported. All other Gazelles, SA341 B,C,D,E,F and H will be able to operate under a Permit to Fly or Experimental airworthiness category.

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          • Stretched Gazelle Down in the UK

            SA341G(S) N150SF (1584) crashed yesterday (Sunday, 5th November) at around 1:45pm local time at the Anglia Motel in Fleet Hargate, Lincolnshire in the UK.

            John Kinder, a friend of Anglia Motel owner Harold Payne, said: ”The helicopter was being flown by Colin Bodil an experienced pilot from Nottingham and one other passenger collided with a flood light stanchion whilst taking off after a lunch break at the motel.

            “Colin a regular at the venue was blinded by the low sunlight and failed to judge the distance.

            “The helicopter engine caught on fire but was extinguished before arrival of the emergency services. Luckily no one was injured.”

            A spokesman for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue said: ”Crews from Long Sutton and Spalding attended a helicopter crash on Washway Road, Fleet, Spalding.

            “There was Severe fire damage to 100 per cent of the engine of the helicopter. The firewas on out on arrival, crews inspected the scene.”

            A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police said: “We were called just after 1.45pm to reports of a helicopter crash in Fleet Hargate. Officers attended the scene. Two people were involved in the incident, who were the occupants of the aircraft, were not injured as a result. The Air Accident Investigation Bureau is leading any further enquiry.”
            Mercifully, Colin and his passenger were not injured - Thank you Lord!








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            • Zishelix
              Zishelix commented
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              Oh no, bad news Thanks God the crew escaped unhurt.


            • Savoia
              Savoia commented
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              Yes, we are so thankful they are okay.

              Looks like the left skid absorbed much of the impact on landing.

            • Helipixman
              Helipixman commented
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              Looks like the fuselage may be OK, suppose it depends how hard it hit !

              I have been to that Motel, there is a Hawker Hunter in the grounds !



          • Nighthawk One – Recollections Of A Helicopter Pilot’s Tour Of Duty In Northern Ireland During The Troubles



            https://www.aviation-bookshop.com/sh...-the-troubles/

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            • Savoia
              Savoia commented
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              Looks interesting Zis, grazie! 👍



          • The Day l'armée de Terre Visited Netheravon


            Armée de Terre Gazelles as seen at Netheravon in Wiltshire on 6th June 2001 (Photo by Mike Kell)

            This is the day l'armée de Terre visited Netheravon in Wiltshire in the UK.

            Can you guess how many Gazelle were involved in this exercise?

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          • SA341F2 F-AYBB (1612) as seen at Aérodrome de Toussus-le-Noble in February 2023 (Photo by William Verguet)




            SA341B XX390 (WA1298) as seen at RNAS Yeovilton on 3rd September 1977 (Photo by Chris England)

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            • SA341G HA-LFB (1074) as seen at Kirkbride Airfield, Cumbria in 2008 (Photo by Chris Gurney)

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              • Great Lakes Helicopters' SA341G C-GDUG c/n 1042 as seen in 1978 (Photo: Mike Ody Collection)

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                • Gazelle Updates

                  New: N341XX SA341F2, c/n 1267, ex G-CMMI, 1267/F-MGHE; registered 06-Nov-2023 to JWC Holdings LLC, Lake Havasu City, Mohave.

                  Reserved 27-Oct-2023: OO-MER SA342M, c/n 3870, ex 3870/F-MGME; operator Xavier de Tracy, Zomergem.

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                  • Savoia
                    Savoia commented
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                    Grazie mille Jos! 👍



                • SA341G ZS-HYI (1125) as seen near Johannesburg in the late 1970's (Photo courtesy of Peter Piggott)

                  Operated by Heliquip South Africa and seen here while on contract to '702' Radio who provided a daily traffic report covering the greater Johannesburg area.

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                  • SA341B G-BZYD (WA1648) ex-XZ329 as seen at Blackbushe on 11th November 2023 (Photo by Trevor Warne)


                    N342WW


                    SA342J N342WW (1695) instrument panel as seen in Austria in November 2023

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                    • Amelia as seen with SA341B G-UNNS (WA1284) at Elstree in November 2023 (Photos by Amelia Brunt)

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                      • SA341F2 F-AYSA (1353) as seen on 7th September 2023 (Photo by Jean-Pierre Touzeau)

                        If anyone can assist with a location for this photo, please post a comment below or on our FB page. Grazie.

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                        • md600driver
                          md600driver commented
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                          It could have been may 22 in Cholet. At the meeting there

                        • Savoia
                          Savoia commented
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                          Grazie mille Stefano! 👍



                      • SA341B G-UNNS (WA1284) as seen at Blackbushe Airport on 15th November 2023 (Photo by Michael Thorne)

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                        • Buffalo Airways SA341G C-GOCA (1072) as seen in Canada c. 1981

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                          • SA342M N342MR (3956) as seen at Whiteman Airport
                            in San Fernando Valley, California on 17th November 2023


                            Adrian Rosenbeg of Airtime Helicopters is seen here together with the new owner of N342MR, Flossin Yassin.

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                            • SA341F2 F-MAFC (1027) as seen at Aérodrome de Compiègne Margny on 28th May 2000 (Photo by Joop de Groot)




                              SA341G XW846 (WA1009) as seen at ManBart on 21st March 2023 (Photo by Charles Cunliffe)

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                              • Avia member Patrick's ferry flight with SA342M N342MR
                                (3956) from Fayette County, Texas to Chino Airport in
                                San Bernardino County, California





                                F-AYPU's neat transmission bay courtesy of Heli Technique

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                                • US Gazelle Update

                                  N916D SA341F2 (1448) changed ownership to Advancing Blades Industries LLC, Jacksonville (FL) on 13-Nov-2023

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                                  • Savoia
                                    Savoia commented
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                                    Grazie mille Jos! 👍



                                • SA341F2 N497MM (1384) as seen at Addison Airport, Texas in November 2023 (Photo by Dylan Phelps)




                                  SA341C G-CBGZ (WA1915) as seen at Sywell on 17th November 2023 (Photo by Steve SRH)




                                  Newly completed Fujimi Gaz model

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                                  • Flashback Friday .. on Thursday!

                                    SA340-001 F-ZWRF at Paris Air Show in June 1969 (Photo: Jack Poelstra)

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                                    • SA341C G-SIVJ (WA2012) as seen at Old Warden on 2nd July 2023 (Photo by Kevin Slade)

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                                      • Canwest SA341G CF-CWN (1015) as seen in Canada c.1975

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                                        • 3CBAS SA341B XX412 (WA1362) as seen at Kamp Prinsenbosch in the Netherlands on 3rd October 1985
                                          (Photo by Jonathan Verschuuren)

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                                          • Stefano e Michele with SA342M HA-HSG (3615) as seen at Breighton on 25th November 2023 (Photo by Alan Meloy)


                                            Gaz Parts


                                            Gazelle rotorhead delivered to South Africa NFI

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                                            • SA342MV F-MGBX as seen at Aérodrome de Villefranche-de-Rouergue in August 2023 (Photo by Aure Laveyron)




                                              SA341F2 N497MM (1384) as seen in the US (NFI)

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