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An American Skycrane in Scotland
An American Skycrane in Scotland
The unbelievable sight of N158AC S-64F Skycrane just off the main A96 road 2-3 miles south of the village of Keith, it arrived from the US by boat into Montrose and is involved the the construction of a wind farm in the area
S-64F SKYCRANE by RETRO 11, on Flickr
S-64F SKYCRANE by RETRO 11, on Flickr
S-64F SKYCRANE by RETRO 11, on Flickr
S-64F SKYCRANE by RETRO 11, on Flickr
S-64F SKYCRANE by RETRO 11, on Flickr
S-64F SKYCRANE by RETRO 11, on Flickr
S-64F SKYCRANE by RETRO 11, on Flickr
S-64F SKYCRANE by RETRO 11, on Flickr
S-64F SKYCRANE by RETRO 11, on Flickr
S-64F SKYCRANE by RETRO 11, on Flickr
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Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
WoW ! Stunning photos what a superb beast it is ... thanks for sharing them !
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Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
Such a beast, was very tempted to drive over to see it, great images Donald
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Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
What an experience to be that close to a classic bird. Nice set.
Do you know how long it is in the country for?
Do you know how long it is in the country for?
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Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
excellent shots Donald.
Surely though, why construct a windfarm? just hook it's rotors to a generator and you have a ready made windfarm!
i'll fetch me coat!
Andy
Surely though, why construct a windfarm? just hook it's rotors to a generator and you have a ready made windfarm!
i'll fetch me coat!
Andy
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Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
Cracking shots of an absolute gem. Damn, why do I live in Suffolk?
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Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
Brilliant shots, awesome aircraft.
Thanks for posting these retro11
Thanks for posting these retro11
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Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
Awesome!
Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
Fantastic pictures it looks like a giant insect
Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
What a beauty ! Thanks for sharing retro11.
Originally built as a Sikorsky CH-54B 'Tarhe', cn 64-081, for the US Army in 1969 sn 69-18473. Bought by Erickson Air-Crane in 1998 and converted to an Erickson-Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane. Since then it has been leased out in Malasia, Korea and Peru.
Originally built as a Sikorsky CH-54B 'Tarhe', cn 64-081, for the US Army in 1969 sn 69-18473. Bought by Erickson Air-Crane in 1998 and converted to an Erickson-Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane. Since then it has been leased out in Malasia, Korea and Peru.
Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
Wonderful shots, thanks for sharing them.
Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
Great shots, certainly better weather than I got.
About another week, assuming the weather doesn't cause too many lost days (Ha!)mikee7 wrote:Do you know how long it is in the country for?
Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
I hope Donald doesn't mind me hijacking his thread but here's one that was taken by Ian Adams on Friday morning. Only one lift was completed before the wind became too strong for the operation to continue, posted with Ian's permission.
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Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
More photos of it at work here ... https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uzuwbimp3n9r ... BFZHa?dl=0
Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
Hi,
Does anyone know for how much longer the skycrane helicopter will be working in the Keith/Dufftown area for?
Thanks
Does anyone know for how much longer the skycrane helicopter will be working in the Keith/Dufftown area for?
Thanks
Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
The Skycrane is now finished its ops up here and was flown back to Montrose on Monday past ( 12/02) lifted on the the ship and the rotors removed for transit back home
i assume Cheers DD
i assume Cheers DD
Re: An American Skycrane in Scotland
Gutted just noticed this post- wish I had paid more attention and maybe would have been able to head up to Scotland to see her. maybe next time.
Bob
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