Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire **Updated**
Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire **Updated**
"Goliath" has been in country since the start of January assisting with the construction of electricity pylons. Sadly, poor weather delayed the project and it has only been flying since the 2nd of Feb. I managed to spend a few hours photographing it today as it did it's work. It's some machine to watch operating, surprisingly nimble and not nearly as loud as I'd thought.
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Calum
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Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
Interesting machine. Thanks for posting. Also, it’s always nice the see the Aberdenshire countryside
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Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
Great set. Thanks very much for sharing.
Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
Something different, thanks for sharing these Calum.
Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
Very interesting and rare! any idea how long it might be around for?
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Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
What a beast, thanks for posting
Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
Nice, I think this would go nicely in the "Working helicopters" thread in the themed photos area
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Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
Thank you for all the comments so far. I'll be sure to post them in the working helicopters thread! I believe that the helo is heading to meet a ship on Monday to be transported back to the states.
Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
Thanks for the reply Calum, shame its not staying longer, in 55 years of this hobby I've never even seen one, let alone operating! Again,great pics!
Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
Awesome! Where about is it operating - my brother lives in Aberdeen, I could always pretend that I want to go visit him...
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Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
Great set of pics there Calum, just winds me up that wee bit more that i couldnt see it working! My cloud had an A93 shaped silver lining though!
Its been working in the Huntly/Dufftown area. I have heard that it has more that proved its worth and should be back over the next few years.
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Skyflash wrote:Awesome! Where about is it operating - my brother lives in Aberdeen, I could always pretend that I want to go visit him...
Its been working in the Huntly/Dufftown area. I have heard that it has more that proved its worth and should be back over the next few years.
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Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
Amazing set, as said so different
Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
Great to see some shots of it working. Is it joining the ship at Montrose as per its arrival?
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Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
Wow never though you would ever see a Skycrane in the UK, must be 40 years since the last visit. Before my time but I think one visited Middle wallop in the early 70's.
Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire
Thanks once again for all the comments. "Goliath" arrived in the port of Montrose this afternoon for onward transport back to the US. Thankfully I managed to make it down to capture the arrival. Weather was great and the crew obliged with a couple of low passes prior to landing.
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Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire **Updated**
The whole story! very nicely done, and greatly appreciated, cheers! and as for the top side passes, wow!
Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire **Updated**
Brilliant set of pictures. Really great to see one in action and in beautiful weather.
Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire **Updated**
Fantastic sets , an amazing helicopter to see and photograph working.
Re: Erickson Air-Crane "Goliath" Aberdeenshire **Updated**
Nice one Calum