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**Zishelix** · 24th July 2017, 12:50

Some possible inscriptions for the T-shirt...

Comments welcome.

**Savoia** · 24th July 2017, 18:37

Crabtree T-Shirts

A couple of initial ideas:

I still haven't flown the Gaz, so I am having to take it on faith that the Gaz will in fact make you happy when you fly it. But, based on everything I've heard, I don't think I'm too far off track!

**Helipixman** · 24th July 2017, 22:41

Here is my first attempt for the Crabtree competition.......

**Savoia** · 25th July 2017, 09:01

Le Musée de L’aviation de Warluis in northern France saw the return of its Gazelle, an SA341F cn. 1117 a while back (I think 2015) after having been refurbished.

This was former armée de terre bird flying as 'BGJ' and was prevously kept outside the museum, see here, but is now housed inside.

Le Musée de L’aviation de Warluis is located approx. 80kms north of Paris.

http://museedelaviation-warluis.com/

**Savoia** · 25th July 2017, 09:03

A couple more Crabtree T-Shirt designs ..

Reverse side ..

**Zishelix** · 25th July 2017, 13:47

Here's my two cents for the competition.

Of course, it's possible to make variations of the applications in terms of their size, position on the shirt, colour etc.

**Helipixman** · 25th July 2017, 15:22

Here's another variation for T shirt

**Savoia** · 26th July 2017, 08:03

SA341B XZ304 (WA1542)

I have been unable to discover anything about this aircraft, no operating history, no details of where she operated from and no indication of what happened to her.

The photo (also with no details) appears to show a US Army Huey in the background, so I am thinking this could be Germany, probably in the 70's or 80's given 304's dark green/black camo finish.

Note the cargo hook and ground handling wheels bolted onto the rear skid vertical tubes as we have seen previously on some army Gazelles.

**Savoia** · 26th July 2017, 08:37

Another Design ..

**Savoia** · 26th July 2017, 08:41

The shirts so far:

Stefano, XB, Fene Strong .. we need your assistance as adjudicators to give us some feedback regarding these designs. Any favourites, any ideas, any slogans, any improvements you can suggest?

All ideas welcome!

**Savoia** · 26th July 2017, 12:16

For XB ..

Since we are speaking of Gazelles and Ferraris, could you please say something about the difference in performance between flying the 341 and the 342. Is the availability of additional power slightly noticeable, fairly noticeable or very noticeable?

Grazie!

**md600driver** · 26th July 2017, 21:33

Originally posted by Zishelix View Post

As far as I know, XZ304 was withdrawn from military service (spent most of the service time with 664 Sqdn & 6 Flight (V) during 2009, then sold to MW Helicopters Ltd. in 2012. No info since then, probably dismantled for spare parts.

I don't think that this is so. 304 was part of the batch of 30 Gazelles sold by the UK MoD to a South African company, not MW.

**Savoia** · 27th July 2017, 07:22

SA341G N700SH (1154) as seen at Ursel Air Base in Belgium on 23rd June 2017 (Photo: Geert Diopere)

SA342 'GET' (2225) during minigun firing exercise

**Savoia** · 27th July 2017, 07:59

And one of my personal favourites ..

**Savoia** · 27th July 2017, 08:14

Unidentified Gaz

The photographer states that this was taken at the Brooklands museum. Perhaps just visiting as I don't think there is a Gaz on display there.

Unfortunately her registration is covered-up.

SA341B as seen at Brooklands Museum in 2011 (Photo: Ashley Middleton)

**Helipixman** · 27th July 2017, 16:34

A couple more designs

Helipixman

**Helipixman** · 27th July 2017, 19:01

Last one for now

**Savoia** · 28th July 2017, 08:06

Gama Aviation Signs Parts Supply Contract for British Army Gazelle Fleet

Fairoaks, July 17, 2017. Gama Aviation is pleased to announce the agreement of an avionics parts supply contract for the British Army’s AH-1 Gazelle fleet.

The new contract award, won after a competitive tender process, comes after the successful completion of a previous contract to design and certify significant avionics upgrades for the helicopter.

On installation, the upgrade is designed to enhance safety and improve aircraft capability for the British Army, with the new cockpit being fully NVG compatible. The use of the Garmin GTS800 TAS system within the cockpit was a first for a UK military platform; having been approved after an extensive test program.

Scott Mc Vicar, Managing Director, MD Ground, UK, commented: “We are delighted to announce this new contract win. The win extends our relationship with the Ministry of Defence as well as completing a further phase of this important upgrade project.”

http://www.gamaaviation.com/parts-supply-gazelle-ah-1/

**Savoia** · 28th July 2017, 08:16

More BAG's ..

SA341B ZA771 (WA1813) as seen at RAF Cosford on 5th October 2012 (Photo: Graham Tiller)

This seems to be a slightly confused Gazelle, in that she is an army bird wearing an RAF sticker!

FS, are all Army helicopter engineers trained at Cosford, or are there other sites also? I read somewhere that staff were going to be trained in Wales?

**Helipixman** · 28th July 2017, 17:17

Here is another version this time with an Alouette.... good idea Fenestrong

**Savoia** · 29th July 2017, 09:09

N341AS (1042) as seen at the Air Traffic Control Centre in Semmerzake, Belgium on 23rd June 2017 (Photo: Tom Buysse)

**Savoia** · 31st July 2017, 08:21

More BAG's ..

Seeing as Zis recently identified an Army training fuselage and that FS mentioned Lyneham ..

SA341B XW912 (WA1231) TAD019 as seen in the DSEME Hangar at MoD Lyneham in July 2017 (Photo: Phil Adkin)

Prior to becoming a training frame, this bird evidently flew with the Royal Marines as part of 3CBAS.

Seen wearing 'classic' AAC colours.

1984 Miller Ad

Nice Scale Vario in Germany

Classic Mil Gaz

Gaz, Scout and Wes in NI.

Scouts and Gazelles and a RAF Wessex as seen at Bessbrook Mill, South Armagh, Northern Ireland c.1970 (Photo: Ian McClure)

Rus Gaz

SA341 RA0682G seen with 'another' in Rusland

Anja in Italia!
Gazelle driver Anja is currently in Italy!

Anja in Lido di Jesolo, Venice

Anja with 12690

**Rotorspot** · 31st July 2017, 19:24

1384 Change of Registered Owner

On 26-Jul-2017 N497MM SA341F2, c/n 1384, changed registered ownership from THEODORE R WRIGHT ENTERPRISES INC to MICHAEL W CAMPBELL.

**Savoia** · 1st August 2017, 07:57

SA341G(S) N901B (cn. 1410) as seen at Raithwaite Estate, Whitby, North Yorkshire on 23rd July 2017 (Photo: Stefano)

**Savoia** · 1st August 2017, 08:14

Tiger Meet Gazelle Schemes in Recent Years

Tiger Meet 2017

GAX Arrives in Mali

SA342M GAX arriving in Mali on 28th July 2017

**Fene Strong** · 1st August 2017, 12:22

Can't seem to post pictures keeps saying invalid file, although in correct format?

**Savoia** · 2nd August 2017, 08:36

SA341B XX390 (WA1298) as seen in 1977 NFI

**Fene Strong** · 2nd August 2017, 09:38

Bessbrooke early 80's, always hoped you ended up on the grass slot below as you had a bit of cover.

**Savoia** · 3rd August 2017, 07:15

Gazelles Being Tabled as Possible Solution for Afghan Air Force

Former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince has submitted a proposal to the Afghan government offering to establish a 'composite air wing' to support Afghanistan's fledgling air force.

Prince's proposal comes as the US considers plans to draw down their involvement in Afghanistan and most likely be replaced with private contractors.

The proposed air wing would make use of types including the A4 Skyhawk, Lasa T-Bird and Aérospatiale Gazelle.

https://www.militarytimes.com/flashp...ate-air-force/

**Savoia** · 3rd August 2017, 07:33

MoD Lyneham

SA341C XW860 (WA1100) TAD021 as seen at DSEME MoD Lyneham in July 2017 (Photo: Phil Adkin)

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