1986 Helicopter Operators Directory

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Two Bells, one old and one relatively new. (right) One of the world’s first generation of helos was the venerable Bell 47. Today there are still more than five dozen on the Australian Register, most of which are used in the demanding cattle mustering environment. Newer, yet with origins dating to the early sixties, is the Bell 205 which is essentially a civilian version of the better-known Iroquois. This example is demonstrating its firefighting capability and is one of a fleet of three operated by the National Safety Council of Australia.

Two European helicopters that are rewriting the standards for technical excellence are (right) the Agusta 109A and (left) the Aerospatiale Squirrel. Two 109s are presently operated in Australia by NSW’s DMR and Mount Isa Mines Ltd while the Squirrel has sold in large numbers to both medivac and media organisations in addition to the RAAF and RAN as primary trainers.

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