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HMS Gannet flight helo?

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EGDR
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HMS Gannet flight helo?

Post by EGDR » Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:59 pm

Currently showing XZ920 on PP, seems to be from Gannet flight. Is one actually down or is it just incorrect info on Mode S?
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POL
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Re: HMS Gannet flight helo?

Post by POL » Thu Oct 31, 2013 6:39 pm

Scramble says it's been at Culdrose since May.
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RickIngham
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Re: HMS Gannet flight helo?

Post by RickIngham » Thu Oct 31, 2013 7:36 pm

Twas on static display at Culdrose airday.

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Westland Seaking HU5 - XZ920/24 - Gannet Flt - Royal Navy by RickInghamPhotography.co.uk, on Flickr
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EGDR
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Re: HMS Gannet flight helo?

Post by EGDR » Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:20 pm

Thanks, never saw it before ;)
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Malfatron Malkovic

Re: HMS Gannet flight helo?

Post by Malfatron Malkovic » Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:43 pm

Seems we have a visitor overnighting. ZH544 from Chivenor, i assume in connection with today's funeral.
Did XV647/28 return from Fleetlands yesterday?
Last edited by Malfatron Malkovic on Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:44 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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EGDR
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Re: HMS Gannet flight helo?

Post by EGDR » Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:44 pm

What funeral is this Malf?
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Malfatron Malkovic

Re: HMS Gannet flight helo?

Post by Malfatron Malkovic » Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:39 pm

That of a former Lieutenant Commander. XV648/18 flew the White Ensign.
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