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Irish Air Corps / AW.139 276 on the move.

« on: April 27, 2007, 12:17:54 pm »

Afternoon all,

This from another list :

"Just landed at Bordeaux: 276 AW-139 (IAC)"

Message timed at 12:04 today.

Regards,

272

Irish Air Corps / Allouette III

« on: April 25, 2007, 11:53:07 am »

The S61's are on contract from CHC Ireland Ltd, part of CHC Helicopter Corp. Canada.  They currently operate in 34 countries.

Regards,

Joe

273

Aviation Photography / Rescue 118

« on: March 13, 2007, 10:58:36 am »

EI-CXS, ex Aer Corps 257.

Joe

274

Irish Air Corps / Civil Fouga?

« on: January 09, 2007, 11:42:11 am »

It might have helped if I had included the URL :

http://www.irishairpics.com/databas....imit=10

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Irish Air Corps / Civil Fouga?

« on: January 09, 2007, 11:37:06 am »

EI-BXO was owned by Gerry Connolly, Avair founder. Aircraft is believed currently stored in the Dublin area.

How many of you noticed the photo of the Potez-Heinkel Magister CM-191 in the photo database ? It's very much a 4 seat civil Magister !

Sometimes referred to as the "Four Seat Fouga" or the "Magister 3". Only 2 were built.

276

Irish Air Corps / EC135 & AW139 questions

« on: November 24, 2006, 12:05:07 pm »

The Curragh is Ranger HQ & the AW.139's are what they have been waiting for, so the stop off @ the Curragh Camp may have been connected.

Regards,

277

Irish Air Corps / EC135 & AW139 questions

« on: November 23, 2006, 11:48:59 am »

They are inbound now & should arrive EIME around noon. They did now stop at Waterford.

278

Irish Air Corps / EC135 & AW139 questions

« on: November 23, 2006, 10:08:53 am »

Following info sent by SD Gironde, France :

"Yesterday evening IRL245 (Lj-45) arrived at Brest and it looked like  they would stay for another night. But at 00.20h LT both choppers  took of and headed toward LND (Land's End) and this while the wind  was very strong last night (especially above sea)!

If everything went ok they should arrive today at Casement."

Regards,

279

Irish Air Corps / Air Corps at Collins Bks.

« on: November 22, 2006, 02:57:25 pm »

The RAF Museum @ Hendon does not allow flash photography either (at least not the last time I visited).

BTW Still on the subject of IAC aircraft in museums, I put a shot of ex IAC Dove 194 up a few weeks back :

http://www.irishairpics.com/database/photo/1017054/

Regards,

280

Irish Air Corps / EC135 & AW139 questions

« on: November 21, 2006, 07:19:31 pm »

Hi 202,

This is the latest I have from an email on another list :

"Both choppers are delayed again. Around noon a flight plan was filed
for 15.00h but again they didn't show up. I don't know what happened
but I think we could conclude something went wrong with one of the
machines as one AW-139 is expected at Brest 17.00h and the second at
18.30h (filed 14.30h).

A hour ago an IAC Beech 200 (IRL240) arrived at Brest so I think
they will make a night stop as no departure flight is scheduled yet.

For all of you who mailed me, here my answer: due bad weather they
diverted to Castelnaudary aerodrome yesterday! "

Regards,

281

Irish Air Corps / EC135 & AW139 questions

« on: November 21, 2006, 10:48:52 am »

Latest info is both have an ETA for Brest of 10.00z for a fuel stop.

Regards,

282

Irish Air Corps / EC135 & AW139 questions

« on: November 20, 2006, 07:19:58 pm »

Hi Pilatus,

Seems they are overnighting in France, they didnt make it to Brest today due weather, so arrival Casement may be delayed until Wednesday.

Regards

283

Irish Air Corps / EC135 & AW139 questions

« on: November 20, 2006, 01:01:58 pm »

This info just received from another group (MSF) :

"Today two IAC AW-139 made a fuel stop at Marseille (coming from Vergiate). Next stop is Bordeaux. Serials should be 274 and 275."

Regards,

Joe

284

Irish Air Corps / Tory Island Heli Service

« on: November 16, 2006, 02:47:55 pm »

Hi Joe,
Is the 350 not a single engine machine?
How does this tally with Commercial Air Transport requirements for pax carrying flights over water?
ST

Apologies for typo ST, the PDG aircraft is the AS.355, I think they have 3 of them.

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Irish Air Corps / Tory Island Heli Service

« on: November 16, 2006, 01:33:44 pm »

Twin Squirrel from some Scottish Company has performed the role also.

Lude,

This aircraft is supplied by PDG Helicopters (PLM/Dollar Group) based at Inverness-Dalcross, parent company for IHL, when the IHL AS.350 is otherwise engaged.

Regards,

Joe