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Thursday, January 09, 2020

Nelson Marlborough rescue helicopter

The Nelson Marlborough rescue helicopter, operated by GCH Aviation of a Christchurch address, has been in and out of Wellington recently.

Here are two pictures of the arrival and departure last Sunday.

Kawasaki BK117 B-2, ZK-IMN, operated by GCH Aviation

Kawasaki BK117 B-2, ZK-IMN, operated by GCH Aviation

As a bonus [and rather easy] question, take a look at the white object on the right skid [second picture, indicated by the arrow]. What is it and how might this be useful for a rescue helicopter?

Correct answers in the comments section on the blog. The prize is the respect and admiration of your peers 😁
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7 comments:

  1. Blunt Arrow 410 January 2020 at 18:06

    Oxygen cylinder for patients

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  2. Rodney10 January 2020 at 21:19

    A good guess Blunt Arrow 4, but alas, it is not. It is a cylinder, but it is designed to help both patients and crew.

    Rodney

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  3. Allister10 January 2020 at 21:43

    Life raft?

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  4. Rodney11 January 2020 at 21:21

    No, not a liferaft Allister. Good thought though :-)

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  5. Blunt Arrow 412 January 2020 at 13:41

    OK I'll go with lateral thinking and try an external fuel tank to extend the range so we don't get wet feet.

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  6. Rodney12 January 2020 at 15:47

    That's the one, Blunt Arrow 4. The crew landed and spent some time filling that tank, followed by the internal tank. :-)

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  7. Anonymous30 January 2020 at 13:14

    Corona Keg

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