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  • 30-06-2013 10:31PM
    #1
    vulcan57
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,348 ✭✭✭


    The last SAROP of Rescue 118 using the Sikorsky S61 was in UCHG this morning 2 hours before the S92 took over. Some pictures here that I took while she was there. A very wet and blustery day for her last visit.

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Comments

  • #2
    kub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,581 ✭✭✭kub


    Classical helicopters which served us all well, what will become of them now?


  • #3
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,306 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    Amazing to think that that helicopter has been around in one variant or another since the 1960s. Great stuff.


  • #4
    ratracer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,523 ✭✭✭ratracer


    I was lucky enough to have gotten a few flights in the S61 over the years with work, fantastic machine for its age. Hopefully the S92 will have as much success over its lifetime.


  • #5
    RadioRetro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭RadioRetro


    Even the crewman was taking photos. Excellent shots, historic. Keep them safe.


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