Helicopters - Alan Mann G-TPTR Bell 206B

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File Name: Alan Mann G-TPTR Bell 206B

File Submitter: Nicola_M

File Submitted: 14 Jul 2015

File Category: Helicopters

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Bell 206B Alan Mann G-TPTR

Alan Mann Helicopters (Alan Mann Group) were one of the largest and most respected helicopter companies in the UK aviation industry in the 70s and 80s, based at EGTF Fairoaks and were the main concessionnaires for Agusta, Agusta-Bell and Bell helicopters.
Primarily involved in helicopter sales and charter, they also branched out into film and TV work - their helicopters regularly appearing in major films (James Bond) and also as camera platforms.
In 2007 Alan Mann Helicopters was sold off and ceased operations in 2011, ending an iconic era of UK aviation. Alan Mann died the following year.
G-TPTR, represented here, was written off while filming at a motor industry facility in March 1989. Transitioning at 50ft AGL around a moving vehicle, it entered a vortex condition and landed heavily, rolling onto its side. The severely bent airframe was donated to the International Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare, Somerset and remains there today.

Alan Mann was very particular and if a helicopter wasn't spotless, then it didn't fly.
In keeping with that ethos:
* Damaged Com Radio 2 now replaced with undamaged item and no longer marked "deactivated."
* Dirt and grime removed from paint and instruments.
Other additions
* Side windows re-profiled.
* Removed landing gear step. Fitted correct mini steps.
* Rivets toned down.
* Brow windows now correct green/blue tint.
* Tail rotor now correct colour.
* Floor mats added to rear cabin
* Instrument panel:
- - - - Standard, but "as new"
- - - - Warning Horn Switch text added
- - - - Fuel Extender text added
- - - - Radio Callsign G-TPTR label added

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