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Post by graham on Jun 21, 2016 13:23:42 GMT
It was great to put some new faces to names, and huge thanks to the base for giving us such almost unlimited access. Hands together for Phil (ZZ) who organised the tour today, many thanks ZZ.
This is my preliminary log, I know for sure I've missed at least one Lynx in the storage hangar and the rearmost Lynx (?) of the group of four outside the final hangar that we walked around the outside of before heading back to the car park. Asterisk indicates a new frame. Any additions, corrections, etc, gratefully received.
APACHES
ZJ231
ZJ213
ZJ195*
ZJ187*
ZJ216
ZJ188*
ZJ217
ZJ232
ZJ180
ZJ199*
SQUIRRELS
ZJ254
ZJ248
ZJ244
ZJ250*
ZJ249
ZJ246
ZJ253*
ZJ245
GAZELLES
XX405*
ZB691
XZ334*
ZB665*
XX403*
XX442*
XX378*
XX447*
ZB667*
ZB692
ZB674*
XZ320*
XZ303*
LYNXES
ZG884
ZE375
ZG887
ZD261
XZ670*
XZ651*
ZD262*
ZD265*
ZD566*
ZE378*
XZ736*
XZ184*
XZ722*
ZD252*
BELL 212
ZJ969* G-BGLJ
ZJ964* G-BJGV
ZK067* G-BFER
SIOUX
XT151*
XT131
SCOUT
XT626
SKEETER
XL812*
ALOUETTE
XR379*
OTHER TYPES
XP820* BEAVER
XP242 AUSTER
XR244* AUSTER
EM840* DH82
RG333* M38 MESSENGER G-AIEK
WD325* DHC1
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Post by graham on Jun 21, 2016 15:22:46 GMT
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Post by michael on Jun 21, 2016 16:17:53 GMT
Yes well ZZ great trip
Graham missing Apache ZJ199
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Post by graham on Jun 21, 2016 16:27:28 GMT
Thanks Michael, much obliged
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Post by Dylan on Jun 21, 2016 16:31:58 GMT
Great picture mate, enjoyed meeting you very briefly Mick - I'm on the end in the red hoodie. Great meeting you as well Denwil and thanks for the chat  |
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Post by zz on Jun 21, 2016 16:44:55 GMT
No worries Graham and everyone. I enjoyed it immensely- I've been on a couple of tours here before but never been allowed to sit in an Apache before!
A few additions to your list Graham-
ZJ199 Apache as above
XZ320 Gazelle in hangar 2
XZ303 Gazelle in hangar 4
XP242 Auster in hanger 4 (G-BUCI)
Scout in hangar 4
XZ212? "X" Lynx in hangar 4
XR379 Alouette in hangar 4 (G-CICS)
XZ184 /B Lynx outside hangar 2
XZ722 Lynx outside hangar 2
ZD252 Lynx outside hangar 2
XZ327 ? Gazelle on trailer (travelling exhibit)
Flying
XX453 Gazelle (black and white, Qinetiq)
G-HIOW overflight
Gate Guards
WZ724 Auster
"XT123" Sioux (really XT827)
XT638 Scout
XZ346 Gazelle
Seen from museum-
G-BYVU Tutor
G-BYXF Tutor
G-BYXI Tutor
G-OAFA Cessna
ZA736 Gazelle BATUS
outside museum
XP822 Beaver
XP910 Scout
Notes
XT131 = G-CICN
XR244 = G-CICR
XP820 = G-CICP
XT626 = G-CIBW all carried on plates on cockpit floor!
the Bell 212s -
G-BJGV (ex- ZJ964)
ZJ969
ZK067 (both ex-G- as above but not worn)
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Post by rugbyref on Jun 21, 2016 17:20:24 GMT
Did anyone manage to identify the yellow Eurocopter (Air Ambulance?) that overflew as we were going back to the cars? Cheers Phil
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Post by Dylan on Jun 21, 2016 17:23:07 GMT
WLTS according to Graham, great as Kev needed it! I got it at SGH (Southampton general hospital) I think.
Dylan
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Post by graham on Jun 21, 2016 17:28:30 GMT
Thanks for the additions ZZ
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Post by graham on Jun 21, 2016 17:40:50 GMT
Phil, it was G-HIOW and not G-WLTS as thought by me which is a Bell 429. The latter was showing on my Plane Plotter mobile as being in the area and the paint jobs are very similar. Sorry for the mix up Kev and Dylan. Plane Plotter's tracks are often way out due to a lot of the ground stations having clocks that are miles out, which in turn gives false positions on the chart.
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Post by Dylan on Jun 21, 2016 17:44:55 GMT
Ah hahaha no worries mate, don't think I need either  Kev definitely needs WLTS Dylan |
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Post by graham on Jun 21, 2016 17:49:11 GMT
Cheers Dylan, if Kev comes to Devizes, he will almost certainly catch her on the ground behind the Police HQ
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Post by rugbyref on Jun 21, 2016 17:50:41 GMT
Thanks Graham
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Post by Dylan on Jun 21, 2016 17:53:39 GMT
Cheers Dylan, if Kev comes to Devizes, he will almost certainly catch her on the ground behind the Police HQ I'm sure we'll drive past some time! Will let him know - unless he sees this of course haha |
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Post by tomcat14 on Jun 21, 2016 18:12:44 GMT
Nice to meet up again Graham (even though I was with the other group!). Also, surprise to see Phil (rugbyref) again after many a long year.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2016 18:42:18 GMT
 Nice team photo Graham- add names to the latter would be a help for us up this neck of the woods. As well as for the 254 who did not go to MW. Happy Days Bob 
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Post by zz on Jun 21, 2016 19:07:56 GMT
On the way there, at about 08.00, we passed a Gazelle on a low-loader, heading NE on the M3.
Any ideas anyone?
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Post by graham on Jun 21, 2016 19:20:06 GMT
Hi Bob
I'll have a look tomorrow and add the names I know...;0) I have to admit that I'm crap with names - someone can tell me their name and five seconds later I can't remember it. An age thing I suspect....LOL
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Post by Jeff on Jun 21, 2016 20:19:01 GMT
Im third left :-)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2016 21:07:35 GMT
Hi Bob I'll have a look tomorrow and add the names I know...;0) I have to admit that I'm crap with names - someone can tell me their name and five seconds later I can't remember it. An age thing I suspect....LOL Thanks Graham- Bob |
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Post by davidallum on Jun 21, 2016 21:26:14 GMT
Hi Bob I'll have a look tomorrow and add the names I know...;0) I have to admit that I'm crap with names - someone can tell me their name and five seconds later I can't remember it. An age thing I suspect....LOL I'm sorry,but who are you? |
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Post by davidallum on Jun 21, 2016 21:43:58 GMT
The Tiger Moth EM840 is G-ANBY and according to the Army Historic Flight's website it is going to be restored to a flying condition.
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Post by davidallum on Jun 22, 2016 7:08:15 GMT
The Skeeter XL812 is also civil registered it's G-SARO
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Post by smudger98 on Jun 22, 2016 7:46:54 GMT
7th left white polo shirt..
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Post by Dylan on Jun 22, 2016 7:58:51 GMT
7th left white polo shirt.. The chap who said "It's left hand drive not right hand drive!"?  Dylan |
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Post by Dylan on Jun 22, 2016 8:05:15 GMT
Thanks Dave, much appreciated mate. Great to speak to you again!
Dylan
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Post by smudger98 on Jun 22, 2016 8:21:38 GMT
7th left white polo shirt.. The chap who said "It's left hand drive not right hand drive!"? Dylan Guilty as charged your honor.. |
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Post by Dylan on Jun 22, 2016 8:37:15 GMT
The chap who said "It's left hand drive not right hand drive!"? Dylan Guilty as charged your honor.. I like you sir!! Haha. Nice speaking to you very briefly Dylan |
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Post by billsamuels on Jun 22, 2016 9:12:03 GMT
Morning Guys,
Just wanted to add my thanks and appreciation to Phil (ZZ) for organizing such a superb visit yesterday. The whole thing ran like clockwork from beginning to end. So well done Phil.
Really regretting not having sat in the Apache cockpit now!!! Would have made a great Facebook photo!!! Anyway, think I was too busy counting the Apache's in the hangar at that point as Viv (aka: Linda) had 13 at one point, what will we do with him!!!
Great to meet so many members, lets hope we can get another one organized real soon.
Did anyone make a note of the Army personnel's names? Lt Col Rupert ?, RSM ? Think it would be a good idea to drop them a line to thank them personally...
Haven't completed my log yet but with afternoon visits to Old Sarum (full access) and Thruxton (walk round Heli Air) I'm pretty sure I'm close, if not more than, 50!!!
Great day - Great company.
Cheers lads.
Bill |
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Post by Dylan on Jun 22, 2016 9:18:04 GMT
Morning Guys,
Just wanted to add my thanks and appreciation to Phil (ZZ) for organizing such a superb visit yesterday. The whole thing ran like clockwork from beginning to end. So well done Phil.
Really regretting not having sat in the Apache cockpit now!!! Would have made a great Facebook photo!!! Anyway, think I was too busy counting the Apache's in the hangar at that point as Viv (aka: Linda) had 13 at one point, what will we do with him!!!
Great to meet so many members, lets hope we can get another one organized real soon.
Did anyone make a note of the Army personnel's names? Lt Col Rupert ?, RSM ? Think it would be a good idea to drop them a line to thank them personally...
Haven't completed my log yet but with afternoon visits to Old Sarum (full access) and Thruxton (walk round Heli Air) I'm pretty sure I'm close, if not more than, 50!!!
Great day - Great company.
Cheers lads.
Bill I echo those words mate, great day out, and really well set up by zz and the army guys. Indeed we will have to meet up again some time in the summer - is anybody going to RIAT or Farnborough? I never thought of that making a good Facebook picture, will have to remember next time I'm allowed inside a chopper... Won't be an Apache again! Lol. Cheers guys Dylan |
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Kev definitely needs WLTS
