| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | ZR343 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | EHI EH101 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | AgustaWestland AW101/EH101 |
| Aircraft Version: | AgustaWestland AW101-641 |
| C/n (msn): | 50248 |
| Operator Titles: | India - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | भारतीय वायु सेना |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Newquay - CornwallMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGHQ IATA: NQY Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 20 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Chris England |
| Photo ID: | 569119 |
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The second Indian Air Force AW101 (intended to be ZW-4306) based at Newquay from 15 May 2013, joining ZR339. A third AW101 was due to join them shortly. They were used to train IAF crews on the operation of these VIP transports. The Indian contract was cancelled due to a financial dispute, and this aircraft was reported to have been delivered to the Indonesian AF on 19 January 2017 as H-1001. However that deal also seems to have turned bad, the helicopter reportedly being impounded by the police prior to delivery. Its current status is uncertain, possibly stored at Yeovil? This photo is copyright © Chris England, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 May 2023, and has since been viewed 180 times. |