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[Savoia]

Indeed, although I imagine that the bottom of the panel probably requires rubber mounts (or something) to quell the vibration between the exhaust and...

[Zishelix]

Speaking of unknown info, for years now I'm looking to find out c/n of this SA.342J


Unfortunately, all I have is this small &...

[Savoia]

Could it perhaps be cn: 1186. Began as F-WTNC, then to Chad as TT-OAG then back to France as F-GGKU?

[Zishelix]

Could be.

C/n 1186 was originally an SA.341G delivered 1974 to Tchad A.F. as TT-OAG. During 1976 it was returned to SNIAS for upgrade into...

[Savoia]

Its hard to be 100% sure because very few aviation authorities have an open archive on aircraft registrations such as the British CAA but, thanks to Jos...

[Zishelix]

Re F-WTNV, did you know the Netherland Police (Rijkspolitie) considered idea to obtain Gazelles before they bought BO-105s?



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[Savoia]

Great stuff Zis!

I have one more of "NV" although, sadly, it is a Vera Lynn photograph (below):


F-WTNV (not...

[Zishelix]

Since it was tested for traffic control role, I assume it's kind of surveillance equipment (probably a camera)...

[Zishelix]

I-PATT was the first Gazelle in Italy.



Unfortunately, "lived" only for six years. Had accident in February 1981 and...

[Savoia]

Italian Gazelles!

Sadly, Italy is not the place to visit to if you wish to encounter the Gazelle.

Our population over the years...

[Zishelix]

Maybe there was/is no many Gazelles in Italy, but they're there Btw, you forgot to mention I-ATOM.

Re I-PNIC (fmr I-PJCG), it should be...

[Savoia]

Ah well, the problem with atoms is that they are difficult to see!

But yes, you are correct .. and she probably entered the country right...

[Zishelix]

Is it possible I-PCET's owner obtained them via Mr. Pedersoli?...

[Savoia]

Perhaps, I'm not actually sure.

Italy's two active Gazelles ..


SA341G I-PNIC at Brescia Airport in September 2009 (Photo:...

[Savoia]

Ah ha .. Estepo's Gazelle!

A clearer shot below:

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