The Helicopter Museum Flying Visitors

Photos from our Helipad Photographer Steve Sullivan
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Jetranger Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

Jet Ranger (G-HANY) arrived at the museum on 1st February 2024 in the morning just as the Museum was opening. It was from Staverton and had brought a number of persons to attend an all day meeting in the museum (in the interactive area). It eventually departed for home just after 16:00 hrs.

Jetranger Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

Jet Ranger (G-HANY) arrived at the museum on 1st February 2024 in the morning just as the Museum was opening. It was from Staverton and had brought a number of persons to attend an all day meeting in the museum (in the interactive area). It eventually departed for home just after 16:00 hrs.

Wildcat Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

Steve's first posting of '24. Images of the Royal Navy Wildcat (ZZ535) from Yeovilton which visited on 24th January 2024 (12:20 hrs). It hovered over the Helipad for about 2 mins before returning to base.

Wildcat Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

Images of the Royal Navy Wildcat (ZZ535) from Yeovilton hovering over the helipad when it visited the Museum on 24th January 2024 (12:20 hrs).

Squirrel Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

Squirrel (G-CIWO) from Oxenhope, Yorks, arrived mid morning on 13th December dropping off a passenger and them departed to Cardiff Airport to refuel. Once refueled it then arrived back at the Museum to pick up its passenger for the return journey home.

Squirrel Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

Squirrel (G-CIWO) from Oxenhope, Yorks, arrived mid morning on 13th December dropping off a passenger and them departed to Cardiff Airport to refuel. Once refueled it then arrived back at the Museum to pick up its passenger for the return journey home.

Wildcat Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

The second visitor to arrive on 13th December, making a very rare appearance was a Royal Navy Wildcat (ZZ515) as all previous Wildcat visits this year have been Army machines. It arrived mid afternoon over the helipad doing a couple of 360 turns before returning to base. The contrast in weather at the the time of both visits made for some nice images.

Wildcat Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

The second visitor to arrive on 13th December, making a very rare appearance was a Royal Navy Wildcat (ZZ515) as all previous Wildcat visits this year have been Army machines. It arrived mid afternoon over the helipad doing a couple of 360 turns before returning to base.

Jet Ranger Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

Jet Ranger (G-RUCK) arrived at the museum from Leominster on 22nd November just after 14:00 hrs. It stayed just long enough to pick up 2 passengers and depart back home. The weather at the time was very overcast, cold but going against past form was dry.

Jet Ranger Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

Jet Ranger (G-RUCK) arrived at the museum from Leominster on 22nd November just after 14:00 hrs. It stayed just long enough to pick up 2 passengers and depart back home. The weather at the time was very overcast, cold but going against past form was dry.

R66 Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

An R66 (G-CIKX) dropped into the museum on 17th November (11:15 hrs) from Nottingham. Again, because of inclement weather we had to park it on the secondary helipad. The crew of 2 had come to do some filming in the display hangars, they stayed until 14:00 hrs before heading back to Nottingham.

R66 Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

An R66 (G-CIKX) dropped into the museum on 17th November (11:15 hrs) from Nottingham. Again, because of inclement weather we had to park it on the secondary helipad. The crew of 2 had come to do some filming in the display hangars, they stayed until 14:00 hrs before heading back to Nottingham.

Wildcat Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

15th November saw the arrival of an Army Wildcat (ZZ403) at the museum from Yeovilton. It arrived just after 14:15 hrs hovering over the helipad for a couple of minutes, then did a couple of 360s in the hover before departed back to base. The sun was just in the right position for some nice images.

Wildcat Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

15th November saw the arrival of an Army Wildcat (ZZ403) at the museum from Yeovilton. It arrived just after 14:15 hrs hovering over the helipad for a couple of minutes, then did a couple of 360s in the hover before departed back to base.

Wildcat Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

15th November saw the arrival of an Army Wildcat (ZZ403) at the museum from Yeovilton. It arrived just after 14:15 hrs hovering over the helipad for a couple of minutes, then did a couple of 360s in the hover before departed back to base.

Wildcat Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

15th November saw the arrival of an Army Wildcat (ZZ403) at the museum from Yeovilton. It arrived just after 14:15 hrs hovering over the helipad for a couple of minutes, then did a couple of 360s in the hover before departed back to base.

Air Ambulance EC135 Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

From our collection of photographs of Civilian Helicopters visiting the Museum over the last couple of years. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance EC135 Helicopter.

Air Ambulance HEC135 elicopter at The Helicopter Museum

From our collection of photographs of Civilian Helicopters visiting the Museum over the last couple of years. Great Western Air Ambulance EC135 Helicopter.

Police H135 Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

From our collection of photographs of Civilian Helicopters visiting the Museum over the last couple of years. Police H135 Helicopter.

Coastguard AW189 Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

From our collection of photographs of Civilian Helicopters visiting the Museum over the last couple of years. Coastguard AW189 Helicopter.

MD500 Helicopter G-HWKW at The Helicopter Museum

Our Secondary Helipads were busy again last Sun (29th Oct) when three MD500 visited. The first to arrive was G-HWKW at 11.00 hrs from Cranfield (Beds). The crews stayed long enough for a bite from the cafe and a tour of the display areas before heading back home around 13:30 hrs.

MD500 Helicopter G-HUEZ at The Helicopter Museum

Three MD500 visited the museum on 29th Oct 2023. The second to arrive was G-HUEZ just after 11:15 hrs from Manchester. The crews stayed long enough for a bite from the cafe and a tour of the display areas before heading back home.

MD500 Helicopter N7NP at The Helicopter Museum

The third and last to arrive was N7NP from Denham (Bucks) just after 11:30 hrs. The crews stayed long enough for a bite from the cafe and a tour of the display areas before heading back home around 13:30 hrs.

MD500 Helicopters at The Helicopter Museum

Three MD500 visited the museum on 29th Oct 2023. G-HWKW, G-HUEZ and N7NP The crews stayed long enough for a bite from the cafe and a tour of the display areas before heading back home around 13:30 hrs.

EC120 Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

A group of 7 helicopters from the Netherlands visited the Museum on 14th October. They arrived 13:45 hrs and stopped long enough for a bite to eat and a tour of the Museum before departing for Newquay at 15:55 hrs.

EC120 Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

A rainbow shines over the Pilots Block and a group 7 helicopters that visited the Museum on 14th October. We had to put them on the hard standing as the grass fields were water logged from the previous 2 days of rain.

Cabri Helicopter PH-HCJ at The Helicopter Museum

Cabri (PH-HCJ) was in the group of 7 helicopters from the Netherlands that visited the Museum on 14th October. We had to put them on the hard standing in front of the Pilots Block as the grass fields were water logged from the previous 2 days of rain.

Cabri Helicopter PH-HCF at The Helicopter Museum

Cabri (PH-HCF) was in the group of 7 helicopters that visited the Museum on 14th October on a whistle stop tour of the South West. They arrived 13:45 hrs and stopped long enough for a bite to eat and a tour of the Museum before departing for Newquay at 15:55 hrs.

EC120 Helicopter PH-UNN at The Helicopter Museum

EC120 (PH-UNN) was in the group from the Netherlands that visited on 14th October on a whistle stop tour of the South West. They arrived after 13:45 hrs and stopped long enough for a bite to eat and a tour of the Museum before departing at 15:55 hrs.

Cabri Helicopters at The Helicopter Museum

Cabris (PH-HCF and F-HGDE) were in the group of 7 helicopters that visited the Museum on 14th October. We had to put them on the hard standing in front of the Pilots Block as the grass fields were water logged from the previous 2 days of rain.

R44 Helicopter F-GVPH at The Helicopter Museum

R44 (F-GVPH) was in a group of 7 helicopters that were next to arrive at the Museum on 14th October on a whistle stop tour of the South West. They arrived after 13:45 hrs from Bristol Airport after having refueled there.

R44 Helicopter G-OCAF at The Helicopter Museum

Saturday 14th October was a busy day on the Museum's Helipad. The first to arrive was an R44 (G-OCAF) Cadet from a farm near Gloucester which arrived at 12:30 hrs eventually departing for home at 13:30 hrs.

Dauphin Helicopter ZJ782 at The Helicopter Museum

Army Air Corps Dauphin (ZJ782) visited the Helicopter Museum from Hereford on Weds 6th September 2023. It dropped in just after 11.30 hrs landing on the Helipad for a short while before departing for unknown destination.

Dauphin Helicopter ZJ782 at The Helicopter Museum

Army Air Corps Dauphin (ZJ782) visited the Helicopter Museum from Hereford on Weds 6th September 2023. It dropped in just after 11.30 hrs landing on the Helipad for a short while before departing for unknown destination.

Gazelle Helicopter ZB674 at The Helicopter Museum

Army Gazelle (ZB674) from Middle Wallop which landed on the Helipad on Weds 23rd August 2023. The crew had a cuppa and a chat at the museum before departing back to Middle Wallop. This was a very rare siting of a UK military Gazelle and may be the last time we shall see one at the museum as this type is due to be retired from service in Oct of this year.

Gazelle Helicopter ZB674 at The Helicopter Museum

Army Gazelle (ZB674) from Middle Wallop which landed on the Helipad on Weds 23rd August 2023. The crew had a cuppa and a chat at the museum before departing back to Middle Wallop. This was a very rare siting of a UK military Gazelle and may be the last time we shall see one at the museum as this type is due to be retired from service in Oct of this year.

R44 Helicopter G-JWRN at The Helicopter Museum

R44 (G-JWRN) arrived at the museum yesterday afternoon 27th July 2023 just after 14:15hrs from Cardiff. It stayed at the museum for about an hour before heading back home.

R44 Helicopter G-JWRN at The Helicopter Museum

R44 (G-JWRN) arrived at the museum yesterday afternoon 27th July 2023 just after 14:15hrs from Cardiff. It stayed at the museum for about an hour before heading back home.

Wildcat Helicopter ZZ526 at The Helicopter Museum

Army Wildcat (ZZ526) visited the museum on Thurs afternoon 20th July 2023 from Yeovilton. It arrived just after 12:20hrs landing on the helipad for about 2 mins before departing. As the weather was nice, it made for some nice images

Wildcat Helicopter  ZZ526 at The Helicopter Museum

Army Wildcat (ZZ526) visited the museum on Thurs afternoon 20th July 2023 from Yeovilton. It arrived just after 12:20hrs landing on the helipad for about 2 mins before departing. As the weather was nice, it made for some nice images

Jetranger Helicopters G-JROO and G-REMH at The Helicopter Museum

2 x Jet Rangers (G-JROO and G-REMH) and 4 x R44 (G-DENY, G-FOFO, G-NELS and G-WEAT) arrived at the museum on Thurs afternoon 6th July 2023. The crews/passengers had flown up from the Scilly Isles, calling into the museum (for a bite to eat) on their way back to Tollerton, Notts after spending a few days in Cornwall.

Jetranger Helicopters G-JROO and G-REMH at The Helicopter Museum

2 x Jet Rangers (G-JROO and G-REMH) and 4 x R44 (G-DENY, G-FOFO, G-NELS and G-WEAT) arrived at the museum on Thurs afternoon 6th July 2023. The crews/passengers had flown up from the Scilly Isles, calling into the museum (for a bite to eat) on their way back to Tollerton, Notts after spending a few days in Cornwall.

R44 Helicopters G-DENY, G-FOFO, G-NELS and G-WEAT at The Helicopter Museum

2 x Jet Rangers (G-JROO and G-REMH) and 4 x R44 (G-DENY, G-FOFO, G-NELS and G-WEAT) arrived at the museum on Thurs afternoon 6th July 2023. The crews/passengers had flown up from the Scilly Isles, calling into the museum (for a bite to eat) on their way back to Tollerton, Notts after spending a few days in Cornwall.

R44 Helicopters G-DENY, G-FOFO, G-NELS and G-WEAT at The Helicopter Museum

2 x Jet Rangers (G-JROO and G-REMH) and 4 x R44 (G-DENY, G-FOFO, G-NELS and G-WEAT) arrived at the museum on Thurs afternoon 6th July 2023. The crews/passengers had flown up from the Scilly Isles, calling into the museum (for a bite to eat) on their way back to Tollerton, Notts after spending a few days in Cornwall.

Puma Helicopter ZJ955 at The Helicopter Museum

RAF Puma HC2 (ZJ955) from Benson which arrived at the museum on the afternoon of the 22 June. It arrived just after 15:30 hrs landing on the Helipad for about 5 mins before departing, presumably back to Benson.

Puma Helicopter ZJ955 at The Helicopter Museum

RAF Puma HC2 (ZJ955) from Benson which arrived at the museum on the afternoon of the 22 June. It arrived just after 15:30 hrs landing on the Helipad for about 5 mins before departing, presumably back to Benson.

Juno H135 Helicopter ZM531 at The Helicopter Museum

RAF Juno HT1 (ZM531) from Shawbury rrived at the museum on the afternoon of the 21 June 2023. It hovered over the Helipad for about 4 mins before departing for destinations unknown.

Juno H135 Helicopter ZM531 at The Helicopter Museum

RAF Juno HT1 (ZM531) from Shawbury rrived at the museum on the afternoon of the 21 June 2023. It hovered over the Helipad for about 4 mins before departing for destinations unknown.

Coastguard Helicopter G-MCGX at The Helicopter Museum

On Sunday afternoon (4th June 2023) a Coastguard AW 189 (G-MCGX) from former RAF Saint Athan (near Cardiff) arrived at the museum just after 14:00 hrs to undertake local training with search and rescue trainees, eventually departing around 17:30 hrs.

Coastguard Helicopter G-MCGX at The Helicopter Museum

On Sunday afternoon (4th June 2023) a Coastguard AW 189 (G-MCGX) from former RAF Saint Athan (near Cardiff) arrived at the museum just after 14:00 hrs to undertake local training with search and rescue trainees, eventually departing around 17:30 hrs.

Coastguard Helicopter G-MCGX at The Helicopter Museum

On Sunday afternoon (4th June 2023) a Coastguard AW 189 (G-MCGX) from former RAF Saint Athan (near Cardiff) arrived at the museum just after 14:00 hrs to undertake local training with search and rescue trainees, eventually departing around 17:30 hrs.

Coastguard Helicopter G-MCGX at The Helicopter Museum

On Sunday afternoon (4th June 2023) a Coastguard AW 189 (G-MCGX) from former RAF Saint Athan (near Cardiff) arrived at the museum just after 14:00 hrs to undertake local training with search and rescue trainees, eventually departing around 17:30 hrs.

Coastguard Helicopter G-MCGX at The Helicopter Museum

On Sunday afternoon (4th June 2023) a Coastguard AW 189 (G-MCGX) from former RAF Saint Athan (near Cardiff) arrived at the museum just after 14:00 hrs to undertake local training with search and rescue trainees, eventually departing around 17:30 hrs.

Coastguard Helicopter G-MCGX at The Helicopter Museum

On Sunday afternoon (4th June 2023) a Coastguard AW 189 (G-MCGX) from former RAF Saint Athan (near Cardiff) arrived at the museum just after 14:00 hrs to undertake local training with search and rescue trainees, eventually departing around 17:30 hrs.

R66 Helicopter G-RNJW at The Helicopter Museum

A regular visitor to the museum helipad R66 (G-RNJW) from Elstree arrived Thurs morning 27th April 2023 on an overnight stop, its crew on business in the local area. The R66 has a turboshaft engine.

R66 Helicopter G-RNJW at The Helicopter Museum

A regular visitor to the museum helipad is this R66 (G-RNJW) from Elstree arrived Thurs morning 27th April 2023 on an overnight stop, its crew on business in the local area.

Juno Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

HT1 Juno Helicopter arrived at the museum (14:10 hrs) for a quick touch and go on 21st April 2023. It was from No1 Flying Training School based at RAF Shawbury in Worcestershire.

Juno Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

HT1 Juno Helicopter arrived at the museum (14:10 hrs) for a quick touch and go on 21st April 2023. It was from No1 Flying Training School based at RAF Shawbury in Worcestershire.

Chinook Helicopter ZH897 at The Helicopter Museum

RAF Odiham based Chinook (ZH897) arrived on 30th March 2023. It appeared just after 16:00hrs, hovered and intended to land. However as a result of the rain the ground was too wet for landing.

Chinook Helicopter ZH897 at The Helicopter Museum

RAF Odiham based Chinook (ZH897) arrived on 30th March 2023. It appeared just after 16:00hrs and hovered intending to land. However as a result of the rain the ground was too wet for landing.

R22 Helicopter G-GJCD at The Helicopter Museum

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.

R22 Helicopter G-GJCD at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Chinook Helicopter ZH893 at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Chinook Helicopter ZH893 at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Dauphin Helicopter ZJ783 at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Dauphin Helicopter ZJ783 at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter G-CBGZ at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter G-CBGZ at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Dauphin Helicopter ZJ780 at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Dauphin Helicopter ZJ780 at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Wildcat Helicopters ZZ395 and ZZ385 at The Helicopter Museum

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"

Wildcat Helicopters ZZ395 and ZZ385 at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Wildcat Helicopter ZZ393 at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Wildcat Helicopter ZZ393 at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Squirrel Helicopter G-DJSM at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Squirrel Helicopter G-DJSM at The Helicopter Museum

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.

A109 Helicopter G-JMBS at The Helicopter Museum

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.

A109 Helicopter G-JMBS at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Squirrel Helicopter G-ETPE at The Helicopter Museum

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

Squirrel Helicopter G-ETPE at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter ZH902 at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter ZH902 at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter ZZ520 at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Army Wildcat ZZ520 at The Helicopter Museum

Army Wildcat (ZZ520) from Yeovilton visited the museum for a short stay on 13 October 22.

A109S Helicopter G-JMBS at The Helicopter Museum

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.

A109S Helicopter G-JMBS at The Helicopter Museum

Agusta A109S (G-JMBS) visited the Museum helipad late afternoon on 19 September 22.

Juno Helicopter ZM518 at The Helicopter Museum

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 at The Helicopter Museum

Juno helicopter (ZM518) from RAF Shawbury visited the museum 29 July 22 and landed briefly on the helipad

A109 Helicopter G-EPTN at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Gazelle Helicopters at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter XZ939 at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter XX436 at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter G-CBGZ at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Juno Helicopter at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter ZH893 at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Chinook Helicopter ZH893 at The Helicopter Museum

Chinook (ZH893) from RAF Benson visited the Helicopter Museum on 8th June 22.

Gazelle Helicopter XW847 at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Gazelle Helicopter XW847 at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter G-ETPN at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter G-ETPN at The Helicopter Museum

AW109S (G-ETPN) from the Empire Test Pilots School at Boscombe Down visits the Helicopter Museum on 27 May 2022.

Cabri Helicopter HB-ZOM at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter HB-ZBD at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter HB-ZLL at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter HB-ZYY at The Helicopter Museum

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 helicopter G-ETPG training at The Helicopter Museum

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 helicopter G-ETPG training at The Helicopter Museum

Squirrel (G-ETPG) from the Empire Test Pilots School (EPTS) at Boscombe Down dropped into the museum this morning 6 May 2022

AW189 Coastguard helicopter G-MCGX training at The Helicopter Museum

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

AW189 Coastguard helicopter G-MCGX training at The Helicopter Museum

The local Coastguard conducting field training at the Museum with a Coastguard AW189 (G-MCGX) from St Athens, 5 May 2022.

AW189 Coastguard helicopter G-MCGX training at The Helicopter Museum

The local Coastguard conducting field training at the Museum with a Coastguard AW189 (G-MCGX) from St Athens, 5 May 2022.

AW189 Coastguard helicopter G-MCGX training at The Helicopter Museum

The local Coastguard conducting field training at the Museum with a Coastguard AW189 (G-MCGX) from St Athens, 5 May 2022.

AW189 Coastguard helicopter G-MCGX training at The Helicopter Museum

The local Coastguard conducting field training at the Museum with a Coastguard AW189 (G-MCGX) from St Athens, 5 May 2022.

AW189 Coastguard helicopter G-MCGX training at The Helicopter Museum

The local Coastguard conducting field training at the Museum with a Coastguard AW189 (G-MCGX) from St Athens, 5 May 2022.

AW189 Coastguard helicopter G-MCGX training at The Helicopter Museum

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.

AW189 Coastguard helicopter G-MCGX training at The Helicopter Museum

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.

Guimbal Cabr helicopters at The Helicopter Museum

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 Helicopter Museum

R44 (G-CLBY) and R22 (G-ULZE) helicopters at the museum during the Heli Club of GB visit 30 April 2022.

Jetranger helicopter G-TREE at The Helicopter Museum

JetRanger (G-TREE) helicopter at the museum during the Heli Club of GB visit 30 April 2022.

EC120 helicopter G-MODE at The Helicopter Museum

EC120 (G-MODE) helicopter at the museum during the Heli Club of GB visit 30 April 2022.

R44 helicopter G-MENU at The Helicopter Museum

R44 (G-MENU) helicopter at the museum during the Heli Club of GB visit 30 April 2022.

Aloutete helicopter G-BVSD at The Helicopter Museum

Alouette II (G-BVSD) helicopter at the museum during the Heli Club of GB visit 30 April 2022.

Guimbal Cabr helicopter G-SANJ at The Helicopter Museum

Guimbal Cabri (G-SANJ) from Redhill dropped into the museum for an afternoon visit 29 April 2022.

Guimbal Cabr helicopter G-SANJ at The Helicopter Museum

Guimbal Cabri (G-SANJ) from Redhill at the museum for an afternoon visit 29 April 2022.

R66 helicopter G-RNJW at The Helicopter Museum

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.

R66 helicopter G-RNJW  at The Helicopter Museum

An R66 from Elstree (G-RNJW ) at the museum on an overnight stay 28 April 2022.

Squirrel helicopter G-CIWO at The Helicopter Museum

Squirrel (G-CIWO) from Leeds arrived at the museum around 14:30 hrs to drop off passengers 20 April 2022

Squirrel helicopter G-CIWO at The Helicopter Museum

Squirrel (G-CIWO) from Leeds arrived at the museum 20 April 2022

Merlin helicopter ZH826 at The Helicopter Museum

Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 (ZH826) of 814 Royal Navy Air Squadron, based at Culdrose in Cornwall, 20 April 2022

Merlin helicopter ZH826 at The Helicopter Museum

Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 (ZH826) of 814 Royal Navy Air Squadron, based at Culdrose in Cornwall, 20 April 2022

Jetranger G-MFMF at The Helicopter Museum

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

Jetranger G-MFMF Air Experience flights at The Helicopter Museum

Polo Aviation's JetRanger (G-MFMF) provides Air Experience flights at the Helicopter Museum 17 April 2022

Bell 429  GlobalRanger helicopter M-YMCM visits The Helicopter Museum

Bell 429 GlobalRanger (M-YMCM) from Blackpool 14 April 22

Bell 429 GlobalRanger helicopterM-YMCM  visits The Helicopter Museum

Bell 429 GlobalRanger (M-YMCM) from Blackpool 14 April 22

Wildcat helicopter ZZ382 visits The Helicopter Museum

Wildcat (ZZ382) from Yeovilton 13 April 22

Wildcat helicopter ZZ382 visits The Helicopter Museum

Wildcat (ZZ382) from Yeovilton 13 April 22

Puma helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Puma from RAF Benson 23 March 22
Note: External winch equipment

Puma helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Puma from RAF Benson 23 March 22

R22 helicopter G-ULZE visits The Helicopter Museum

Robinson R22 G-ULZE from Denham 23 March 22

R22 helicopter G-ULZE visits The Helicopter Museum

Robinson R22 G-ULZE from Denham 23 March 22

Chinook helicopter ZH897 visits The Helicopter Museum

Chinook ZH897 from RAF Odiham 17 March 22

Chinook helicopter ZH897 visits The Helicopter Museum

Chinook ZH897 from RAF Odiham 17 March 22

Puma helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Puma from RAF Benson 3 March 22
Note: Special green/grey paint scheme (normally allover green) in celebration of the Puma's 50th year of service in the RAF.

Puma helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Puma from RAF Benson 3 March 22

Puma helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Puma from RAF Benson 3 March 22

Puma helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Puma from RAF Benson 3 March 22

juno helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Juno from Shawbury 23 Feb 22

juno helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Juno from Shawbury 23 Feb 22

jetranger helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Jet Ranger from Northampton 12 Feb 22

jetranger helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Jet Ranger from Northampton 12 Feb 22

chinook helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Chinook from Benson 12 Feb 22

chinook helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Chinook from Benson 12 Feb 22

puma helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Puma from Benson 20 Jan 22

puma helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Puma from Benson 20 Jan 22

r44 helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

R44 from Denham 13 Jan 22

r44 helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

R44 from Denham 13 Jan 22

r44 helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

R44 from Cardiff 7 Jan 22

r44 helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

R44 from Cardiff 7 Jan 22

hughes500 helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Hughes 500 from Staverton 5 Jan 22

hughes500 helicopter visits The Helicopter Museum

Hughes 500 from Staverton 5 Jan 22

Royal Visits