And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
You might note the word "Rescue / Sauvetage" on the side of the fuselage. They're yellow because they're search and rescue helicopters. Ergo, the bright yellow paint job, to make them easier to spot for those in distress.
Bell introduced the 412 with the new rotor system in 1979. Amazingly as of 2017 there were still some part numbers that start with 205 meaning that they are unchanged since the original Huey of 1956. These aircraft belong to 424 'Tiger' Squadron RCAF explaining the paint on the parked one. Al_in_Ottawa
Just over 2-1/2 years flying on B & C Huey gunships as a door gunner and I miss it every day! 116th Assault Helicopter Company based at Cu Chi, Republic of South Vietnam. No Regrets!
That camouflage sure makes it hard to see, eh?
ReplyDeleteIt's a flying tiger!
DeleteYou might note the word "Rescue / Sauvetage" on the side of the fuselage. They're yellow because they're search and rescue helicopters. Ergo, the bright yellow paint job, to make them easier to spot for those in distress.
DeleteNever seen a 4 blade Huey till now
ReplyDeleteBell introduced the 412 with the new rotor system in 1979. Amazingly as of 2017 there were still some part numbers that start with 205 meaning that they are unchanged since the original Huey of 1956.
DeleteThese aircraft belong to 424 'Tiger' Squadron RCAF explaining the paint on the parked one.
Al_in_Ottawa
Get in da choppa!
ReplyDeleteI ain’t got time to bleed…
DeleteThe novelty of riding in a helicopter wears off in the first 5 to 10 minutes.
ReplyDeleteFeel like they are 2 seconds away from flying apart.
DeleteJust over 2-1/2 years flying on B & C Huey gunships as a door gunner and I miss it every day! 116th Assault Helicopter Company based at Cu Chi, Republic of South Vietnam. No Regrets!
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