Photos from our Helipad Photographer Steve Sullivan
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Busy afternoon on 2nd March 2023 which included an R22 (G-GJCD) from Staverton, Gloucester which arrived first, just after 13:15 hrs. It stayed for about 30 mins before returning home.
Busy afternoon on 2nd March 2023 which included an R22 (G-GJCD) from Staverton, Gloucester which arrived first, just after 13:15 hrs. It stayed for about 30 mins before returning home.
The second visitor on 2nd March 2023 was a Chinook (ZH893) from RAF Benson, Oxfordshire which arrived about 14:10 hrs, putting down on the new part of of the airfield.
The second visitor on 2nd March 2023 was a Chinook (ZH893) from RAF Benson, Oxfordshire which arrived about 14:10 hrs, putting down on the new part of of the airfield.
The third and last visitor on 2nd March 2023 was a Dauphin (ZJ783) from Hereford which arrived about 16:30 hrs, landing on the Heli Pad before returning back to base.
The third and last visitor on 2nd March 2023 was a Dauphin (ZJ783) from Hereford which arrived about 16:30 hrs, landing on the Heli Pad before returning back to base.
Gazelle HT.2 G-CBGZ from the Gazelle Squadron display team visited the Helicopter Museum on 12 February 2023. It was previously ZB646 705sqd/CU-59 with the Sharks RN display team whose anniversary is shown on the tail.
Gazelle HT.2 G-CBGZ from the Gazelle Squadron display team visited the Helicopter Museum on 12 February 2023. It was previously ZB646 705sqd/CU-59 with the Sharks RN display team whose anniversary is shown on the tail.
A rare visitor, a UK Special Forces AS365N-3 Dauphin (ZJ780) from Hereford made a brief appearance at the Helicopter Museum on 9 Feb 2023 afternoon before departing for destination unknown.
A rare visitor, a UK Special Forces AS365N-3 Dauphin (ZJ780) from Hereford made a brief appearance at the Museum on 9 Feb 2023 afternoon before departing for destination unknown.
2 more Army Wildcats (ZZ395 and ZZ385, in that order) from Yeovilton dropped into the Museum late afternoon of 12 Jan 2023, arriving within 3 mins of each other. Both briefly hovered over the Helipad and the headed back to Yeovilton. At the moment this month is looking to be "Wildcat Jan"
Army Wildcats (ZZ395 and ZZ385, in that order) from Yeovilton dropped into the Museum late afternoon of 12 Jan 2023, arriving within 3 mins of each other. Both briefly hovered over the Helipad and the headed back to Yeovilton.
Army Wildcat (ZZ393) that made 2 visits to the Museum on the 4 Jan 23, our first visitor of 2023. This was in the morning. On both occasions (morning/afternoon) it hovered over the Helipad for about 2 min before returning to base.
Army Wildcat (ZZ393) that made 2 visits to the Museum on the 4 Jan 23, our first visitor of 2023. This was in the afternoon. On both occasions (morning/afternoon) it hovered over the Helipad for about 2 min before returning to base.
AS350B3 Squirrel (G-DJSM) arrived at the museum on 14 December 22. It had flown across from Yeovil having dropped off a passenger at Leonardo's. It stayed until lunchtime and then departed back to Yeovil to pick up its passenger. Interestingly, its nose was fitted with mirrors for cargo operations.
AS350B3 Squirrel (G-DJSM) arrived at the museum on 14 December 22. It had flown across from Yeovil having dropped off a passenger at Leonardo's. It stayed until lunchtime and then departed back to Yeovil to pick up its passenger. Interestingly, its nose was fitted with mirrors for cargo operations.
A109S (G-JMBS) arrived on 18 November 22 from Stratford Upon Avon on a business trip. This particular helicopter has now visited the museum twice this year, the last time being in September.
A109S (G-JMBS) arrived on 18 November 22 from Stratford Upon Avon on a business trip. This particular helicopter has now visited the museum twice this year, the last time being in September.
Empire Test Pilots School Squirrel (G-ETPE) from Boscombe Down arrived at the museum in the morning of 18 November 22 on a very brief visit before lifting for destination/s unknown.
Photo Bryan Groves
Empire Test Pilots School Squirrel (G-ETPE) from Boscombe Down arrived at the museum in the morning of 18 November 22 on a very brief visit before lifting for destination/s unknown.
Photo Bryan Groves
Chinook (ZH902) from RAF Benson arrived at the Museum mid afternoon on 17 November 22 setting down in the new part of the airfield before departing, presumably back to Benson.
Chinook (ZH902) from RAF Benson arrived at the Museum mid afternoon on 17 November 22 setting down in the new part of the airfield before departing, presumably back to Benson.
Army Wildcat (ZZ520) from Yeovilton dropped into the museum during the afternoon of 13 October 22 for a short stay before heading back to base.
Agusta A109S (G-JMBS) arrived at the Museum late afternoon on 19 September 22 from Stratford upon Avon to drop off some passengers. After a short period on the ground, it then took off around 17:45 heading for Elstree.
Juno helicopter (ZM518) from RAF Shawbury visited the museum on 29 July 22. It made a number of passes over the museum before landing on the helipad. From there it departed for destination/destinations unknown.
Juno helicopter (ZM518) from RAF Shawbury visited the museum 29 July 22 and landed briefly on the helipad
A109S G-EPTN operated by Qinetiq on behalf of the Empire Test Pilots school made a flying visit to the Museum on 20 July 22. On departure the pilot waved to visitors and treated them to a flypast.
4 Gazelles from the Gazelle Squadron Display Team at the Helicopter Museum helipad on 26 June 22. They were visiting to take part in the 2022 Weston-super-Mare Air Festival where they performed a spectacular display.
Gazelle XZ939 from the Gazelle Squadron Display Team at the Helicopter Museum on 26 June 22 before performing in the 2022 Weston-super-Mare Air Festival.
Gazelle XX436 from the Gazelle Squadron Display Team at the Helicopter Museum on 26 June 22 before performing in the 2022 Weston-super-Mare Air Festival.
Gazelle G-CBGZ from the Gazelle Squadron Display Team at the Helicopter Museum on 26 June 22 before performing in the 2022 Weston-super-Mare Air Festival.
RAF Juno at the Helicopter Museum on 26 June 22 where it brought in the Red Arrows commentator Red 10 for the 2022 Weston-super-Mare Air Festival.
Chinook (ZH893) from RAF Benson arrived just after 16:00 hrs on 8th June 22. Instead of landing on the helipad it landed in the longer grass of the new area of the airfield where it sat for 10 mins before pushing off, presumably back to Benson.
The rare sight on 8th June 22 of an Army Gazelle (XW847) from Middle Wallop which arrived shortly before 11:30 hrs. It landed on the helipad and stayed at the museum for just over an hour, long enough for the crew of 2 to walk around the museum and have a cuppa before departing back to Wallop.
Army Gazelle (XW847) from Middle Wallop visits the Helicopter Museum on 8th June 22. Gazelles entered service with the British Army in 1971 and are due to remain in service until 2025. This takes the Gazelle past its 50th anniversary and make it the oldest helicopter type in the UK inventory.
AW109S (G-ETPN) from the Empire Test Pilots School at Boscombe Down made an appearance last Fri morning (27th May). It came to us via Portishead arriving over the helipad where it hovered for about 2 mins before departing for Dorchester.
AW109S (G-ETPN) from the Empire Test Pilots School at Boscombe Down visits the Helicopter Museum on 27 May 2022.
Cabri (HB-ZOM) stayed overnight at the museum on 19 May as part of a 4 ship visit from Basel, Switzerland. They were on a round robin of the UK, after crossing the Channel at France their itinerary took them onto Scotland first followed by Ireland, Wales and England.
EC120 (HB-ZBD) stayed overnight at the museum on 19 May as part of a 4 ship visit from Basel, Switzerland. They were on a round robin of the UK, after crossing the Channel at France their itinerary took them onto Scotland first followed by Ireland, Wales and England.
R44 (HB-ZLL) stayed overnight at the museum on 19 May as part of a 4 ship visit from Basel, Switzerland. They were on a round robin of the UK, after crossing the Channel at France their itinerary took them onto Scotland first followed by Ireland, Wales and England.
Cabri (HB-ZYY) stayed overnight at the museum on 19 May as part of a 4 ship visit from Basel, Switzerland. They were on a round robin of the UK, after crossing the Channel at France their itinerary took them onto Scotland first followed by Ireland, Wales and England.
Squirrel (G-ETPG) from the Empire Test Pilots School (EPTS) at Boscombe Down. It arrived at 11:20 hrs with a of 2 crew and then departed a couple of minutes later 6 May 2022
Squirrel (G-ETPG) from the Empire Test Pilots School (EPTS) at Boscombe Down dropped into the museum this morning 6 May 2022
The local Coastguard conducted field training at the Museum with a Coastguard AW189 (G-MCGX) from St Athens, South Wales. The training started at 15:30 hrs and finished at 18:00 hrs - 5 May 2022
The local Coastguard conducting field training at the Museum with a Coastguard AW189 (G-MCGX) from St Athens, 5 May 2022.
The local Coastguard conducting field training at the Museum with a Coastguard AW189 (G-MCGX) from St Athens, 5 May 2022.
The local Coastguard conducting field training at the Museum with a Coastguard AW189 (G-MCGX) from St Athens, 5 May 2022.
The local Coastguard conducting field training at the Museum with a Coastguard AW189 (G-MCGX) from St Athens, 5 May 2022.
The local Coastguard conducting field training at the Museum with a Coastguard AW189 (G-MCGX) from St Athens, 5 May 2022.
The local Coastguard conducting field training at the Museum with a Coastguard AW189 (G-MCGX) from St Athens, South Wales. Note the airframe's undercarriage in the grass - 5 May 2022.
The local Coastguard conducting field training at the Museum with a Coastguard AW189 (G-MCGX) from St Athens, South Wales. Note the airframe's undercarriage in the grass - 5 May 2022.
6 helicopters (5 different types), owned by members of the Heli Club of GB, flew into the museum from various locations on a "jolly boys" outing for the day taking in an organised tour and lunch before going home 30 April 2022.
R44 (G-CLBY) and R22 (G-ULZE) helicopters at the museum during the Heli Club of GB visit 30 April 2022.
An R66 from Elstree (G-RNJW ) arrived at the museum around 11:00 hrs on an overnight stay 28 April 2022. The R66 is slightly larger than the R44 and has a turboshaft engine unlike the R44 which has a piston engine.
Squirrel (G-CIWO) from Leeds arrived at the museum around 14:30 hrs to drop off passengers 20 April 2022
Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 (ZH826) of 814 Royal Navy Air Squadron, based at Culdrose in Cornwall, 20 April 2022
Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 (ZH826) of 814 Royal Navy Air Squadron, based at Culdrose in Cornwall, 20 April 2022
Polo Aviation's JetRanger (G-MFMF) provides Air Experience flights at the Helicopter Museum 17 April 2022. This one is unusual in that it is fitted with chemical tank for weed spraying
Polo Aviation's JetRanger (G-MFMF) provides Air Experience flights at the Helicopter Museum 17 April 2022