CLOSING
DOWN NAS KIEL GERMANY
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Dutch
Aviation MEDIA 2012
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AERONAUTICA
& DIFESA informs the readers about the closing down of NAS
Kiel-Holtenau in Germany. |
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Helicoptercrews
from other EU nations joined this occasion to say 'Goodbye Kiel !' |
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Highlight
of the event was this Sea King that demonstrated later on the day. |
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The
view that will not be seen anymore, Sea Kings standing-by in their hangars
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An
operational picture of refuelling helicopter and men
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Bo-105,
senior type of helicopter but still very usefull. |
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The
Bolkow 105 visitor this day in special colors...... |
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and one with the German Flag on the fuselage
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Regular
visitors on events like this, these units also assist....
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....when
and where needed by SAR, next to their regular Police-tasks |
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Highlight and visitor to the event, this MI-14
nickname 'Haze' |
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NCapable
of landing on land and water (Polish Navy) |
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This
Canadian Griffon was another highlight. |
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The
unit was in Europe (Netherlands) some time ago for a SAR contest/competition.
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German
pilots and crews had a good opportunity to see outside and sit inside
their new choice....
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....as
many hadn't seen the NH-90 yet in real. |
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The
Dutch Lynx will also be replaced during the traject of commissioning the
NH-90. Last flight: september 2012 !
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German
Navy Lynx, static on the platform
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The
Eurocopter 135 static on display.
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The
UH-1D (Utility helicopter) also static on display
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From
here we start our 'Good-Bye' tour.... |
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Sea
King flying over the 'tribute' of the SAR boat 'Berlin'. |
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Some
logo's arond the departure |
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The
absolute 'King of Kiel: The Sea King helicopter. |
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Though
old(er) still capable, reliable and familiar to crews and
environment |
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Flying
however it's formal last flight... |
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Giving
once more a demonstration in the way how many people's lives were saved ! |
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Often
in cooperation with the berlin, or ships like this |
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A
yellow smoke pod shows the helicopter from a distance where to be |
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Professionals
sometimes risk their own lives to save others |
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For
some cases the basket is an ideal tool to get someone aboard |
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This
may work better, faster and safer in some cases |
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However
mostly someone is lowered by line |
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To
get you on board , also a special procedure is used. |
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Associated
life-saving SAR boat |
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Small
quiz: Which one does belong in this row ?? |
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The
official 'Goodbye Kiel' waves to all committed to the base.....
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.....and
mainly also to visitors and people from the neighbourhood. Unfortunately
for the last time. |
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