| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N15NS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aerospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Eurocopter AS-350/550 Ecureuil/AStar/Fennec |
| Aircraft Version: | Eurocopter AS-350BB Squirrel HT1 |
| C/n (msn): | 3014 |
| Location | |
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| City / Heliport: | Dallas - Southland Center HeliportMap |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: TX55 Other: - |
| Event: | HAI Heli-Expo 2022 |
| Photo Date: | 10 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Kenneth I. Swartz |
| Photo ID: | 450382 |
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The AS350BB is a version of the AS350 B2 ordered by the UK MoD in 1996 to equip the new Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) established at RAF Shawbury in 1997. Thirty-four were delivered and powered by a derated Arriel 1D1 turboshaft. Thirty surplus AS350BBs were exported to Canada, with 15 going to Panterra Helicopter Support in Beamsville, Ontario and 15 to Tempest Aviation Group in Kelowna, BC. The 350BB is not listed on the FAA or Transport Canada type certificate so most were reduced to spare parts. This ex-Panerra Squirrel HT.1 is ex-G-BXLE, ZJ276, G-BXLE and N61MC. This photo is copyright © Kenneth I. Swartz, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 April 2022, and has since been viewed 161 times. |