Hello Bell Island,
I am sending you a picture taken of a Labrador Helicopter from
103 Search and Rescue Sqn. taken in 1986 when I was on a training
flight when I first arrived at the Squadron. One of the exercises
was to practice precision hovering, and alighting upon the "Clapper"
certainly allowed for this precision hovering (as you can see by the
photo).
I was at the
controls of the helicopter, and I believe Capt. Randy Price was my check
pilot. We had landed on Bell Island and dropped off one of
our Search and Rescue Technicians with my Camera and then
proceeded to hover and land on the "Clapper".
As I recall the cockpit seemed very warm (even though there is snow in
the picture) while I was accomplishing the
landing (gee I don't know why). Anyways, enjoy the picture and fell
free to use it if you like (please include a credit). I am the
owner of the image and in fact still have the original negative. If you
have any questions please email me.
Sincerely,
David Barkes
Captain (ret'd)
Canadian Forces 1979 -1991
