Kemble Helicopter Air Day & Fly-in 2003 - 31st August
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[***Latest Press release - 27th August 2003***]

THE SHOW'S EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS

Here is the latest list of confirmed participants for the Air Day, weather, aircrew and serviceability permitting. [Page last updated 28 August 2003]

Confirmed items in the Flying Display (1400 - 1600)

"Sadly there will not be a flying display this year due to both the Royal Navy and the Army Air Corps pulling out at the last minute."

 
Static Display/ Fly-in should include the following: -
(* denotes multiple examples expected)
(+ subject to military commitments)
    
  • Westland Whirlwind
    The workhorse of the RAF and Royal Navy throughout the 1960-1980's. 
     

  • Bristol Sycamore
    Flying in from Switzerland especially for the show!
     

  • Bell 47 *
    This event coincides with the inaugural meeting of the BELL 47 Association, so a good turnout is expected.
     

  • Westland Sioux
    The UK version of the Bell 47.
     

  • Griffin +
    One of the two new training helicopters in use with the RAF.
     

  • Squirrel +
    The other mount of the RAF Helicopter training syallubus.
     

  • Westland Wasp *
    A small number of Wasps are with private owners, and it is hoped that some will be present at the show. 
     

  • Westland Scout *
    A large number of Scouts made it to the show last year, and a similiar turnout is expected again.
     

  • Sud Alouette
    It is hoped an example in swiss military colours will be present at the show, after its participation last year.
     

  • Westland Gazelle *
    Recently retired from the RAF and Royal Navy these helicopters are proving popular in private hands.

  • Bell Jet Ranger *
     

  • Bell Long Ranger *
     

  • Brantly *
     

  • Robinson R22 & R44 *
     

  • Hughes 300
     

  • Hughes 500
     

  • Wiltshire Police helicopter
     

  • Western Counties Air Ops Unit (Glos Police) helicopter

  

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