| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | OO-SHW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 47H-1 Bellairus |
| C/n (msn): | 1538 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Weston-super-MareMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGFI IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | The Helicopter Museum |
| Photo Date: | 15 October 2020 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 291481 |
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Built in 1957, the Bellairus was a luxury version of the Bell 47 with an interior of a similar standard to a high quality car of the period. This example was operated by Sabena in support of Belgian Antarctic surveys between 1957 and 1961. It was operated by Ostermans Aero AB as SE-HBE from 1963-70 and by a private owner as LN-OQG from 1970-72. It became G-AZYB in 1972 and was cancelled as destroyed in 1985 but has been rebuilt for display purposes. This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 October 2020, and has since been viewed 180 times. |