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Sikorsky 61 - where is it?
« on: December 28, 2003, 07:49:01 pm »
If it goes pear shaped they should keep her in service and tone it down in colour for heavy troop transport (Mizzzz Harney) he he
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Sikorsky 61 - where is it?
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2003, 05:05:13 pm »
Can anyone shed light on the current status of the S-61?
Is it still operating out of Sligo - or has it's lease been cancelled?

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Sikorsky 61 - where is it?
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2003, 12:10:53 am »
Things could be complicated re the Sikorsky contract.

From what I understand, the S-61 was leased (for 4 years) by the DoD.
However, now that the Coast Guard will be taking over north west SAR, the heli contract will be paid for by the Dept of Marine - Correct ?

So, I wonder will it be a case of transfering funds from one dept to another, or will the DoD have to pay for the full 4 year contract even though the CG (i.e. dept of marine) will be operating the S-61    '<img'>
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« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2003, 02:12:54 pm »
It's in the hanger at Sligo untill the finer details of the changeover are sorted out.


PS, A belated merry christmas and happy new year to all on the board. '<img'>



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