Alouette II, Alouette III, Puma and even a brand new AS350 B3e Ecureuil.
Great photos again, hit the link for the eyes candy. Continue reading »
Nov 232013
Nov 232013
End of September 2013, beginning of spring time.
The day was rather grey, not providing much hope for a VFR weather. Shortly before my arrival at the airport, I was surprised to follow two trucks carrying wrecks. 2 Bo-105, easy to recognize, but not to identify. No clear markings were displayed, only the distinctive olive colour would let you imagine a previous life in the air force.
No clue where they came from, or what happened. Continue reading »
Oct 302013
Once every month, the South African Air Force museum in Zwartkop, Gauteng, flies its helicopters. This small air show is opened to the public, but only few people actually come. Unlike major crowded meetings, this makes the event very nice to attend.
What would you see there?
Helicopters, of course, and other aircraft, such as the Harvard. The helicopters are military, with the corresponding colour and markings. Consequently, it is not so easy to distinguish them from the landscape. Photographers would complain that the subject does not really stand out.
Alouette II landing on parking in front of the South African Air Force museum, Swartkop, Gauteng
Alouette III after flight inspection with a pilot getting pretty
Alouette III in approach
Alouette III in flight
Alouette III on ground
Alouette III landing
Alouette III landing on taxiway
Alouette III landing
Alouette III landing on taxi
Alouette III parking
Alouette III parking
Alouette III parking and taxi
Red Alouette III passing by
Red Alouette III approaching
Alouette III parked on the shadow
Alouette III showing off
Atlas C4M Kudu ZU-CWZ
Harvard on low pass
2 Harvard in formation
3 Harvard in formation
Harvard formation approach
Harvard on parking
Harvard taxiing
Harvard tour
Sunglasses reflection
Zwartkop South African Air Force Base, Alouette II and Alouette III
Sep 222013
Today was a cold spring day at Grand Central airport, in Gauteng province, South Africa. Strong crosswinds let only a few helicopters take-off.
Bell 407 and R44 at FAGC airport, Gauteng province, South Africa
Bell 407 at FAGC airport, Gauteng province, South Africa
EC130 mercy helicopter at FAGC airport, Gauteng province, South Africa
EC130 mercy helicopter at FAGC airport, Gauteng province, South Africa
R44 at FAGC airport, Gauteng province, South Africa
R44 at FAGC airport, Gauteng province, South Africa
Bell 407 and R44 at FAGC airport, Gauteng province, South Africa
Mar 032013
Denel Alpha XH-1
The Alpha XH-1 was the result of a programme to develop South Africa’s helicopter technology base in light of the international arms embargo then in place and the SAAF’s increasing involvement in the conflict in Angola. Continue reading »