This Bell UH-1H-BF c/n 9903 recently arrived in Rangiora for the New Zealand Helicopter Heritage Museum thanks to Alan Beck of Beck Helicopters of Eltham.
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One of three I believe Alan obtained from the Jordanian Air Force.
Ordered in the US fiscal year 1967, allocated the serial number of 67-17705 and taken up by the US Army in August 1968.
It has a well proven war record having served in the "American War" in Vietnam and later in Germany.
It was one of several obtained by Royal Jordanian Air Force and was allocated the serial number "808"
It has a well proven war record having served in the "American War" in Vietnam and later in Germany.
It was one of several obtained by Royal Jordanian Air Force and was allocated the serial number "808"
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The serial number and national flag look like they were applied in a hurry !
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It is a very welcome addition to the NZ Helicopter Heritage Museum.
Happened to see this on my way home from Wellington airport after picking up my sister back on 30th March. Had to do a double take as it went by the other way!
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