Remarks: Head-on top-side view of Royal New Zealand Navy Seasprite NZ3604, pulling pitch with wheels down in dull conditions on Sunday 31Mar2013, at the Classic Fighters Omaka Airshow (at NZOM, near Blenheim NZ). The hills at rear are obscured by fog, after overnight rain. The helo looks like a large preying mantis from this angle.
Remarks: Close cropped view of the Royal New Zealand Navy's First Seasprite, NZ3601, photographed at Lake Tekapo Airfield on 05Apr10. The helo was doing a re-fuelling stop after performing flying displays at Warbirds over Wanaka 2010. The helo and ground support vehicle were on their way back to their ship at Wellington, on the North Island. Note the External Battery Pack ready for engine start.
Remarks: Close cropped Rear Port side view of the Royal New Zealand Navy's First Seasprite, NZ3601, hovering with main wheels retracted in overcast conditions on Saturday 03Apr10, at Warbirds over Wanaka (WOW) 2010. Note the turbine exhaust visible against the ridgeline at rear. Flight demonstrations and 'Survivor Rescues' were performed by this helicopter over the three days of the WOW Airshow. The demos were assisted by a 'Pick-up Truck' which towed the 'Survivor's' Boat.
Remarks: Close cropped Stbd side view of the Royal New Zealand Navy's First Seasprite, NZ3601, hovering with main wheels retracted in sunshine on Sunday 04Apr10, at Warbirds over Wanaka (WOW) 2010. Note the turbine exhaust visible against the ridgeline at rear. Flight demonstrations and 'Survivor Rescues' were performed by this helicopter over the three days of the WOW Airshow. This photo was taken from the back of the 'Pick-up Truck' which towed the 'Survivor's' Boat during the Sunday rescue demo.
Remarks: Close cropped topside front view of the Royal New Zealand Navy's First Seasprite, NZ3601, during a handling display on Sunday 04Apr10, at Warbirds over Wanaka (WOW) 2010. Flight demonstrations and 'Survivor Rescues' were performed by this helicopter over the three days of the WOW Airshow. This view of the turning helo could be mistaken for an Air to Air photo.
Remarks: Close cropped view of the Royal New Zealand Navy's First Seasprite, NZ3601, doing some low level manoeuvers in overcast conditions on Sunday 04Apr10, at Warbirds over Wanaka 2010. The helo had just finished hoisting a 'survivor' from a speed boat being towed along Wanaka's runway.
