Remarks: Close cropped rear Port-side view of 3 Squadron RNZAF UH-1H Iroquois helicopter NZ3804, taken during a handling display at Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) 2010, on Sunday 04Apr2010. The main doors are open, and the lower 'cable-cutter' is visible in this view. Sadly, Sister-ship NZ3806 crashed near Pukerua Bay (about 40 km North-East of Wellington) early in the morning on 25Apr2010. The helicopter was one of three flying from their Ohakea base to Wellington for an Anzac Day Flypast. Three crew died in the crash, and one was seriously injured. Condolences are extended to families and friends of the crew.
Remarks: Close cropped front view of banking 3 Squadron RNZAF UH-1H Iroquois helicopter NZ3804, taken during a handling display at Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) 2010. The landing and Nav lights are 'On' in this view, and the crew doors are removed/open. Although smoke flare dispensers are fitted to the steps of the helo, no smoke was deployed during this display.
Remarks: Dynamic close cropped front Stbd top-side view of 3 Squadron RNZAF UH-1H Iroquois helicopter NZ3804 (Built 1966), taken during a handling display at Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) 2010. The exhaust from the Lycoming T-53-L13 engine is visible against the ridge-line at rear. Sadly, Sister-ship NZ3806 crashed near Pukerua Bay (about 40 km North-East of Wellington) early in the morning on 25Apr2010. The helicopter was one of three flying from their Ohakea base to Wellington for an Anzac Day Flypast. Three crew died in the crash, and one was seriously injured. Condolences are extended to families and friends of the crew.
Remarks: Stbd Top-side view of 3 Squadron RNZAF UH-1H Iroquois helicopter NZ3804, taken in overcast conditions during a handling display at Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) 2010. The exhaust from the Lycoming T-53-L13 engine is visible against the ridge-line at rear. Sadly, Sister-ship NZ3806 crashed near Pukerua Bay (about 40 km North-East of Wellington) early in the morning on 25Apr2010. The helicopter was one of three flying from their Ohakea base to Wellington for an Anzac Day Flypast. Three crew died in the crash, and one was seriously injured. Condolences are extended to families and friends of the crew.
