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Montauban - 18 stored SA330s - LOG & REQ

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Montauban - 18 stored SA330s - LOG & REQ

Post by evd » Mon May 15, 2017 1:05 pm

Last Friday (May 12th), we noted a large number of SA330 Pumas in outside storage at Montauban in the SW corner of the base, probably awaiting maintenance. 44.029689°, 1.375301°.

As far as we could see, from West to East, there was a long row of ten (tail on), then a tightly parked row of three (or maybe four, side on) and a row of five (tail on).
So 18 in total.

Row of ten (from West to East / left-to-right):
1121/__K read as 1121, the one that should be preserved on base
1114/DCH
____/__P not DAP, that was seen ops the day before
____/__G
____/__O
____/__H not DCH or DDH that were seen here also
____/__U
____/__R
1235/DDL desert c/s (written down in the logbook as 1325)
1206/DDE

Group of three:
____/__
____/__
____/__

Row of five (order not noted):
1172/DCV written down in logbook as JCV
1223/DDH
1145/DCO
1165/DCT
____/__

Some were read from a nearby staircase to enable a view over the wall; but most by looking through various small holes in the wall.
The Western part was do-able, but provided limited views. Further East there is a ditch leaving only a small ledge on the wall-side to stand on. Also, light was fading already and some had covers over the nose. Lastly, they only carry their serials on the port side.

So most codes are the last digit carried under the aft fuselage. At least two more were in desert colours, including one of the group of three. But we were fighting against the light and with cars passing regularly we did not want to linger too long. So best for a Sunday morning scavenge I think ;-))

Obviously, all help in identifying them would be very welcome indeed!

best regards,
Michiel, Wim & Erwin

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Re: Montauban - 18 stored SA330s - LOG & REQ

Post by passat man » Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:11 pm

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me if these (or anything else) is here in 2018?

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Re: Montauban - 18 stored SA330s - LOG & REQ

Post by JAWS » Fri Jul 27, 2018 6:32 pm

passat man wrote:
Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:11 pm
Hi all,

Can anyone tell me if these (or anything else) is here in 2018?
evd wrote:
Mon May 15, 2017 1:05 pm
Last Friday (May 12th), we noted a large number of SA330 Pumas in outside storage at Montauban in the SW corner of the base, probably awaiting maintenance. 44.029689°, 1.375301°.
I think that qualifies as 2018 ?
Regards Steve............

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Chuck Adams, Buffalo Airlines.

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Re: Montauban - 18 stored SA330s - LOG & REQ

Post by POL » Fri Jul 27, 2018 7:03 pm

by evd » Monday 15 May 2017, 13:05:03
I disagree ;)

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Post by JAWS » Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:15 am

Wow , definite case of a visit to supersavers needed , swear it said 2018 when I looked !

Apologies !
Regards Steve............

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Re: Montauban - 18 stored SA330s - LOG & REQ

Post by passat man » Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:54 am

went around the base a couple of times last week. Didn't see anything, but trees are probably hiding everything. Asked at the main gate for a visit, having previously written a letter, but got a no. One gate guard visible through the trees near the main gate..an all2

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Re: Montauban - 18 stored SA330s - LOG & REQ

Post by busterg4 » Wed May 22, 2019 9:29 pm

Passed here 19-5-19.

19 Pumas noted, but soon attracted attention and called short more investigation.
Only one read.
1411/DDU
Two rows 10 and 9.

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Re: Montauban - 18 stored SA330s - LOG & REQ

Post by TB1 » Wed May 22, 2019 10:01 pm

1235 Desert scheme was an additional one poled off.

Trevor

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Re: Montauban - 18 stored SA330s - LOG & REQ

Post by busterg4 » Thu May 23, 2019 3:34 pm

What I've managed to glean from friends and info available is 9 of 19 identified.
Hope it's of use to someone else! Any more info gratefully received.

1411/DDU
1206/DDE
1135/DCL
1235/DDL
1114/DCH
1172/DCV
1223/DDH
1145/DCO
1165/DCT

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Re: Montauban - 18 stored SA330s - LOG & REQ

Post by Andy Marden » Sat May 25, 2019 8:27 am

Can you please confirm that all of these were actually read-off this month?
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Post by STARIL » Sat May 25, 2019 10:08 am

Could you also confirm which if any were in desert camo please

KB

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Re: Montauban - 18 stored SA330s - LOG & REQ

Post by busterg4 » Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:23 pm

Hi guys, sorry for a very long delay in answering!
It appears there was some duff info in the previous mentioned list. Due to a recent visit and some new photo's, below is a list of what is believed to have been there in 05/19.
Row 1(10) in order from fence.
1235/DDL - sand
1206/DDE
????
(1135)/DCL
1411/DDU
(1244)/DDO
(1163)/DCR
????
(1260)/DDS
(1189)/DAT
Row 2(3) line abreast
????
????
1165/DCT - sand
Row 3(6) Tail on to fence
????
????
????
????
???? - sand
???? - sand
This info is from photo cross referencing and various reports. My photo linked below.
https://flic.kr/p/2iW3cQt

Again, sorry for the long delay.

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