After lunch, the group headed to the relatively new helicopter complex, where the RNZAF's NH90's and A109s are housed.
The
AgustaWestland A109 LUH [Light Utility Helicopter] is operated by 3 Squadron as the initial type for pilots streamed onto helicopters after their initial Wings course [on the T-6C Texan II].
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| AgustaWestland A109 LUH, NZ3402, operated by RNZAF |
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| AgustaWestland A109 LUH cockpit, NZ3402, operated by RNZAF |
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| AgustaWestland A109 LUH cockpit, NZ3402, operated by RNZAF |
Next up was a visit to the heavy-hauler, the
NATO Helicopter Industries [NHI] NH90. This is a huge helicopter! If I heard correct, at a pinch, they can put around 20 people seated in the back. That's big!
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| NHI NH90, NZ3303, operated by the RNZAF |
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| NHI NH90 tail, NZ3303, operated by the RNZAF |
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| NHI NH90 cockpit, NZ3303, operated by the RNZAF |
Again, it was awesome that the RNZAF personnel gave up their time to show us around these awesome aircraft and especially to take the time to talk with the Young [and not so young] Eagles about these impressive pieces of kit!
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