Civilian Aviation

A rather excellent fly-in was held at Middle Wallop on 8 April 2017 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the Gazelle. Lots of interesting aircraft, great organisation and blue skies ensured it was most enjoyable.

Firstly the civilian Gazelles (some obviously ex-military and still in their military schemes):


Westland WA341 Gazelle AH1 by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Aerospatiale SA341G Gazelle by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Westland Gazelle HT2 by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Westland WA341 Gazelle HT2 by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Aerospatiale SA342J Gazelle by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Aerospatiale SA342J Gazelle by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Aerospatiale SA342J Gazelle by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Aerospatiale SA341G Gazelle by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Aerospatiale SA341G Gazelle by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Westland Gazelle HT2 by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Westland Gazelle HT2 by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Aerospatiale SA341G Gazelle by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Aerospatiale SA341G Gazelle by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Aerospatiale SA341G Gazelle by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Westland WA341 Gazelle HT3 by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Westland WA341 Gazelle HT3 by Nick Challoner, on Flickr

Various types hoping nobody would notice they're not Gazelles:


Robinson R44 Raven II by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Robinson R44 Raven II by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Eurocopter EC130 T2 by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


Agusta-Bell 206B JetRanger II by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


MD Helicopters MD500E by Nick Challoner, on Flickr

And the military Gazelles to finish:


Army Air Corps Gazelle AH1 by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


French Army SA342M Gazelle by Nick Challoner, on Flickr


French Army SA342M Gazelle by Nick Challoner, on Flickr

My favourite shot from the day:


French Army SA342L1 Gazelle by Nick Challoner, on Flickr

Excellent Nick, you told me it was a good day and I can see what you mean - great selection and thanks for sharing them

(thanks for your help this week BTW)

Andy

Some excellent pics of a good looking aircraft. The last one is stunning.

Very nice shot's Nick , looks like a great turnout . The last shot does stand out .