John Oram's photos with the keyword: Bristow

The Bristow operated Coastguard AW189 helicopters are a familiar sight at Solent Airport and, therefore, well documented but, one day, they will join their predecessors as a former generation of such helicopters. That is reason enough to ensure that every machine is thoroughly recorded. Here, G-MCGW is seen departing on an early afternoon sortie. 200_3_P1060183C

The Bristow operated Coastguard AW189 helicopters are a familiar sight at Solent Airport and, therefore, well documented but, one day, they will join their predecessors as a former generation of such helicopters. That is reason enough to ensure that every machine is thoroughly recorded. Here, G-MCGW is seen departing on an early afternoon sortie. 200_3_P1060185C

The Bristow operated Coastguard AW189 helicopters are a familiar sight at Solent Airport and, therefore, well documented but, one day, they will join their predecessors as a former generation of such helicopters. That is reason enough to ensure that every machine is thoroughly recorded. Here, G-MCGO is seen departing on an early afternoon sortie. 200_3_P1060177C

The Bristow operated Coastguard helicopters at Solent Airport are well documented but, as the replacement of earlier types has shown, things change which makes the effort of creating a record worthwhile. The current type is the AgustaWestland AW189 and, here, G-MCGP is seen returning from a sortie. 200_3_P1050100CE

The Bristow operated Coastguard helicopters at Solent Airport are well documented but, as the replacement of earlier types has shown, things change which makes the effort of creating a record worthwhile. The current type is the AgustaWestland AW189 and, here, G-MCGP is seen returning from a sortie. 200_3_P1050102CE

This hastily taken picture of Bristow operated HM Coastguard AgustaWestland AW189 G-MCGM approaching Solent Airport from the south is something of a study in light and shadow, even after editing, but I am quite pleased with it. 200_3_P1050061CE

Helicopter Museum, Weston Ex Bristow's Westland WS-55 G-AODA 'Dorado'. Nearly 20 years after my first visit to the then International Helicopter Museum, it has developed magnificently. At first, the internal exhibits seem very crowded but I think that is justified by the standard of restoration and preservation. I like to think also that these recent photographs reflect the advances in camera technology and my own photography. X20_DSCF1321