Historic Helicopters Open Day 9 March 2019

[JOLLY GREEN]

Historic Helicopters Open Day - 9.30AM to 4PM on Saturday 9th March 2019 at Chard Equestrian, Higher Purtington Showfield, Chard, Somerset, TA18 8QY

Whirlwind HAR10 XJ729
Wessex HU5 XT761
Wessex HU5 XT771
Sea King HAR3 XZ597
Sea King HC4 ZF122
Wasp HAS1 XT787

Mike Cuttell hopes to join us on static in his fabulous, ex-Swiss Air Force, Alouette II (depending on weather and aircraft serviceability)

Further details will be published shortly.

mark@historichelicopters.com

[JOLLY GREEN]

The focus of this Open Day will be the ongoing project to return Wessex HU5 XT761 to airworthy status. Come and join us for guest speakers and guided tours of XT761 and the Historic Helicopters hangar.

[JOLLY GREEN]

We are very pleased to announce that our Family of Westland Helicopters will be joined at our Open Day on Saturday 9 March by Al Sparks in the HAAF Westland Scout (depending on weather and aircraft serviceability).
Details of Guest Speakers, Six Nations rugby, extended opening hours, live band and bar can be found below.

Historic Helicopters - Wessex XT761 Open Day - 9.30AM to 11PM on Saturday 9th March 2019

The focus of this Open Day will be the ongoing project to return Wessex HU5 XT761 to airworthy status. Come and join us for guest speakers and guided tours of XT761 and the Historic Helicopters hangar.

Whirlwind HAR10 XJ729
Wessex HU5 XT761
Sea King HAR3 XZ597
Wasp HAS1 XT787
Scout AH1 XT626
Visiting Helicopters

Mike Cuttell hopes to join us on static in his fabulous, ex-Swiss Air Force, Alouette II (depending on weather and aircraft serviceability)

Guest Speakers:
John Beattie – Subject TBC
Terry Martin - The Westland Wasp in Combat
David Gibbings - Wessex Anti-Icing Trials
Al Sparks - Historic Army Aircraft Flight and the Westland Scout

Six Nations rugby matches will be shown in the cafe/bar area:
1415 - Scotland v Wales
1645 - England v Italy

Evening entertainment with live band and licensed bar

For further details please contact:
mark@historichelicopters.com

[MerlinJon]

Will XT761 be outside or flying?

Cheers
Jonathan

[Frogfoot]

Anymore information regarding timings etc.?

[JOLLY GREEN]

Jonathan - XT761 will be outside for better photographs.

Frogfoot - The event is open from 0930 until 2300 (Six Nations Rugby, Café, Bar and Live Band 2000-2230). Visiting Helicopters (including the HAAF Scout) are due to arrive between 1000 and 1130 (all departing during the afternoon).

Unfortunately Mike Cuttell's Alouette II is still undergoing maintenance and will not be joining us.

We will be joined by Red Lodge Helicopters with their fantastic, large-scale, remote control Helicopters (static and flying).

See you all on Saturday!

[Frogfoot]

Jonathan - XT761 will be outside for better photographs.

Frogfoot - The event is open from 0930 until 2300 (Six Nations Rugby, Café, Bar and Live Band 2000-2230). Visiting Helicopters (including the HAAF Scout) are due to arrive between 1000 and 1130 (all departing during the afternoon).

Unfortunately Mike Cuttell's Alouette II is still undergoing maintenance and will not be joining us.

We will be joined by Red Lodge Helicopters with their fantastic, large-scale, remote control Helicopters (static and flying).

See you all on Saturday!

Thanks for the info! Do you know what time the guest speakers will be giving their talks?

[JOLLY GREEN]

Frogfoot - Here's the draft itinerary:

1000 – 1030 Historic Helicopters, Andrew Whitehouse (Owner/Pilot), Steve Daniels (Test Pilot) & Dave Wells (Chief Engineer)
1030 – 1100 Wessex memories, John Beattie
1100 – 1130 The Westland Wasp in combat, Terry Martin
1130 – 1200 Wessex anti-icing trials, David Gibbings
1200 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1330 Historic Army Aircraft Flight & the Westland Scout, Al Sparks

[JOLLY GREEN]

Don’t forget!

Historic Helicopters - Wessex XT761 Open Day - 9.30AM to 11PM on Saturday 9th March 2019

Historic Helicopters, Chard Equestrian, Chard, Somerset, TA18 8QY

We are asking for a £10 donation per person on entry please. All proceeds are shared equally between Aircraft Restoration, RAF Benevolent Fund and the Navy Wings charity.

The focus of this Open Day will be the ongoing project to return Wessex HU5 XT761 to airworthy status. Come and join us for guest speakers and guided tours of XT761 and the Historic Helicopters hangar.

Whirlwind HAR10 XJ729
Wessex HU5 XT761
Sea King HAR3 XZ597
Wasp HAS1 XT787
Scout AH1 XT626
Visiting Helicopters

Unfortunately Mike Cuttell's Alouette II is still undergoing maintenance and will not be joining us.
Additionally, Red Lodge Helicopters have had to cancel their attendance.

Guest Speakers with a draft itinerary:

1000 – 1030 Historic Helicopters, Andrew Whitehouse (Owner/Pilot), Steve Daniels (Test Pilot) & Dave Wells (Chief Engineer)
1030 – 1100 Wessex memories, John Beattie
1100 – 1130 The Westland Wasp in combat, Terry Martin
1130 – 1200 Wessex anti-icing trials, David Gibbings
1200 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1330 Historic Army Aircraft Flight & the Westland Scout, Al Sparks

Six Nations rugby matches will be shown in the cafe/bar area:
1415 - Scotland v Wales
1645 - England v Italy

Evening entertainment with live band, café and licensed bar

For further details please contact:
mark@historichelicopters.com

[Frogfoot]

Don’t forget!

Historic Helicopters - Wessex XT761 Open Day - 9.30AM to 11PM on Saturday 9th March 2019

Historic Helicopters, Chard Equestrian, Chard, Somerset, TA18 8QY

We are asking for a £10 donation per person on entry please. All proceeds are shared equally between Aircraft Restoration, RAF Benevolent Fund and the Navy Wings charity.

The focus of this Open Day will be the ongoing project to return Wessex HU5 XT761 to airworthy status. Come and join us for guest speakers and guided tours of XT761 and the Historic Helicopters hangar.

Whirlwind HAR10 XJ729
Wessex HU5 XT761
Sea King HAR3 XZ597
Wasp HAS1 XT787
Scout AH1 XT626
Visiting Helicopters

Unfortunately Mike Cuttell's Alouette II is still undergoing maintenance and will not be joining us.
Additionally, Red Lodge Helicopters have had to cancel their attendance.

Guest Speakers with a draft itinerary:

1000 – 1030 Historic Helicopters, Andrew Whitehouse (Owner/Pilot), Steve Daniels (Test Pilot) & Dave Wells (Chief Engineer)
1030 – 1100 Wessex memories, John Beattie
1100 – 1130 The Westland Wasp in combat, Terry Martin
1130 – 1200 Wessex anti-icing trials, David Gibbings
1200 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1330 Historic Army Aircraft Flight & the Westland Scout, Al Sparks

Six Nations rugby matches will be shown in the cafe/bar area:
1415 - Scotland v Wales
1645 - England v Italy

Evening entertainment with live band, café and licensed bar

For further details please contact:
mark@historichelicopters.com

Thoroughly looking forward to tomorrow!

[vulcanshammer]

Sounds like a great event. Hope it goes well! Fingers crossed for the weather.