dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 With over 50 years of aviation experience, the Bond Aviation Group is a leading provider of mission critical helicopter services to blue-chip corporations and public administrations. With demonstrable experience in Search and Rescue (SAR) operations as well as offshore crew change transport, Bond also operates the most comprehensive air ambulance support service in the UK, with over 30 HEMS contracts, working as an integral part of ambulance services across the country. In addition, Bond provides significant police helicopter support, and specialist services such as offshore wind farm and lighthouse maintenance and aerial lifting. Founded in 1961, Bond first entered the offshore market in 1972 and by the mid-1990s operated a fleet of 110 helicopters. In the past 10 years, Bond has strategically managed its growth to focus on the key strengths of the business and provide safe, dependable and valuable services to a wide range of offshore and onshore clients. Bond has a fleet of over forty aircraft and operations accumulating more than 106,000 flight hours across the globe. Bond currently operates from bases in the UK and Australia, employing 543 people and with a turnover of £137m (annualised) in 2011. (their publicity, it was easier than retyping it all!) AS 365 Dauphin AS 332 Super Puma This little diorama lies around 10 miles off the coast of Aberdeen, the 3 little shapes are sharks that circle the life raft! It was an add on that came with something else but cannot remember what! finally I thought i'd add this, nothing to do with the company, but movie buffs will get the connection! Thanks for viewing, more info on this company here; http://www.bondaviationgroup.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
ddavid 149 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I see you've had a busy weekend, James! Thanks for sharing, Al' - some great helicopter shots. I notice Bond are supplying Wales Air Ambulance with a new AS350 to replace the B-105, which has limited operational abilities (i.e. cannot land at certain hospital helipads due to more stringent alternate regulations). Pity, as I like the 'old' 105... Cheers - Dai. Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I see you've had a busy weekend, James! Thanks for sharing, Al' - some great helicopter shots. I notice Bond are supplying Wales Air Ambulance with a new AS350 to replace the B-105, which has limited operational abilities (i.e. cannot land at certain hospital helipads due to more stringent alternate regulations). Pity, as I like the 'old' 105... Cheers - Dai. Heres a little keepsake of the old one Dai!! Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Super shots Alan - nice little history lesson! Link to post Share on other sites
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