Air Enthusiast 1998-09 / E.Myall - Sycamore Seeds

An early shot of the first prototype, VL958. Note the rudimentary air intake below the rotor pylon.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-06 / J.Yoxall - H.A.Marsh /They who dared first/ (2)

Alan Marsh made the first flight of the prototype Bristol 171, VL958, on July 27, 1947.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-11 / B.Elliott - The flying squad (2)

Pye in the sky - during 1956 a Bristol 171 was fitted with Pye “Heli-tele” equipment. Bristol Aircraft invited police to view the new system.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-01 / 1986 UK Aircraft Collections and Museums Guide

Bristol Sycamore Mk III Demonstrator G-ALSX flying over the local docks.

Air Pictorial 1958-02 / Register Review / Airport News

Aviation Historian 13 / J.Stroud - The South Bank Show /The John Stroud Archive/

Joining S-51 G-AJOR for the trials was Bristol Type 171 Mk 3 prototype G-ALSR, which had been leased to BEA by Westland from November 1951 for evaluation. As the results were satisfactory, two Type 171s were ordered by BEA in July 1952; G-ALSR was returned, but rejoined the airline to become Sir Gareth in July 1953.

Aviation Historian 13 / J.Stroud - The South Bank Show /The John Stroud Archive/

Two days later Bristol Type 171 Mk 3 G-ALSR was flown in.

Aviation Historian 13 / J.Stroud - The South Bank Show /The John Stroud Archive/

With the modernist windmill of the Festival of Britain’s Country Pavilion in the background representing what had been and the elegant curve of the as-yet unfinished Waterloo Air Terminal marking what was to come, G-ALSR is prepared for another flight out of the narrow confines of the South Bank site during July-August 1952.

Air Enthusiast 1998-09 / E.Myall - Sycamore Seeds

Delightful shot of all three BEAH Sycamores (G-ALSR centre), June 1954.

Air Enthusiast 1998-09 / E.Myall - Sycamore Seeds

Mk.3A G-AMWG in BEAH colours and named ‘Sir Gawain'

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1954 / All the world's aeroplanes

The Bristol Type 171 Mk.3A Commercial Helicopter.

Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / B.Elliott - Above, the law (2)

Bristol 171 G-AMWG was used by the air-minded Lancashire Constabulary to provide air cover of Haydock races in May 1956.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-11 / M.Hooks - British Airways Helicopters 1947-1977

This Bristol 171 Mk3A, G-AMWG, was leased to BEA during 1954-6. It later became VH-INQ and finally crashed in Queensland in September 1961. Note the rear extension for light freight carrying.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1980 / Encyclopedia of Aviation - Aircraft A-Z - v2

Bristol Sycamore.

Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / B.Elliott - Above, the law (2)

Bristol 171 G-AMWH was used to give air experience to men of the Worcestershire Constabulary in 1956.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-11 / B.Elliott - The flying squad (2)

The police used Bristol 171 Sycamore G-AMWH to keep an eye on traffic around Wembley at the time of the 1956 Cup Final.

Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / B.Elliott - Above, the law (2)

This demonstration of a stretcher casualty being loaded aboard Bristol 171 G-AMWI in February 1955 was watched by the Chief Constable of Bristol.

Air Enthusiast 1998-09 / E.Myall - Sycamore Seeds

Mk.4 G-AMWI in Autair colours undertaking work for a Trinity House lighthouse, lt was used extensively for trials, demonstration and training work.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-02 / B.Gunston - The classic aero engines (5)

The first two Bristol Type 171 helicopters were powered by a single 450 h.p. Wasp Junior radial engine. One, G-ALOU, seen here, was originally given the RAF serial number VL963 and made its first flight in February 1948. All subsequent Type 171s were powered by the 550 h.p. Alvis Leonides engine. G-ALOU was the first British helicopter to receive a certificate of airworthiness.

Air Pictorial 1957-12 / Air Pictorial's photo-review

CANUCK SKYHOOKS. A 20-ft. EM (electromagnetometer) "bird", designed by the Finnish engineer Vaino Ronka, is used to detect base ore deposits in Canada by Aeromagnetic Surveys Ltd. of Toronto in conjunction with Kenting Helicopters Ltd. of Oshawa; both companies being in the group controlled by Hunting Associates Ltd. Kenting purchased the first helicopter for commercial use in Canada in 1947. Helicopters used in EM-bird tests are a Bell Model 47D and (photo) a Bristol Type 171 Mk. 4 (CF-HVX).

Мировая Авиация 219

Аэрогеофизические исследования могут проводиться с очень малых высот - вплоть до 80 м. Особенно когда необходимы точные данные электромагнитных измерений. В горной местности самолеты для этих целей не годятся - приходится использовать вертолеты, как этот Bristol Sycamore.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-07 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

Photographed in April 1989 near the Swiss/Austrian border was Bristol Sycamore D-HALD, the last flyable example in Europe. Built in 1957, it was operated in West Germany on SAR and fire brigade duties until 1981. It has recently gone to a new private owner, a wine producer from Berneck in Switzerland.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-11 / Bristol Type 171 Sycamore D-HALD /Preservation Profile/

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-11 / B.Elliott - The flying squad (2)

The Sycamore hovering over the cornered Vanguard as the “criminals” attempt to get away on foot.

Air Pictorial 1958-03 / Register Review / Airport News

Bristol 171 Mk. 3, VR-TBS (c/n. 12892, ex G-ALSX), has been flown to Mwadui in Freighter F-BFOU on delivery to Williamsons Diamonds Ltd.

Air Enthusiast 1998-09 / E.Myall - Sycamore Seeds

Mk.2 VW905 showing the Leonides installation.

Air Enthusiast 1998-09 / E.Myall - Sycamore Seeds

WA576, first Mk.3 to enter service trials and evaluation, initially at A&AEE from early 1958.

Air Enthusiast 1998-09 / E.Myall - Sycamore Seeds

Classically standard MoS view of Mk.3 WT933.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-08 / I.Hayes - Choppers over Malaya

This photograph of a Sycamore 10 destined for Malaya shows well the method of accommodating two stretcher cases.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-08 / I.Hayes - Choppers over Malaya

Close-up of the Sycamore Mk 10, as used in Malaya, showing the jettisonable door, the swivel seat for medical orderly, and the stretcher installation. The Perspex blisters were easily removed and the stretchers could be folded and stowed in the luggage bay.

Air Enthusiast 1998-09 / E.Myall - Sycamore Seeds

The second HC.11, WT924, seen at Northolt with the Metropolitan Communications Squadron in 1961.

Air Enthusiast 1998-09 / E.Myall - Sycamore Seeds

WV781, the first of four HC.12s for Coastal Command, during tests at Filton. It joined the ASWDU at St Mawgan in February 1952.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1986-02 / Royal Air Force aircraft XA100-XZ999 (11)

Sycamore XL821 over Singapore

Air Enthusiast 2000-03 / D.Taylor - Trial and Error

Bristol Sycamore HR.12 XL824 of 194 Squadron on a joint training exercise with 155 Squadron at Dusan Tua.

Air Enthusiast 1998-09 / E.Myall - Sycamore Seeds

Sycamore HR.13 XD196 had a relatively short life, being issued to 275 Squadron in March 1953, and crashing in 1954.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1954 / All the world's aeroplanes

The Bristol Sycamore H.R.Mk.13 Military Helicopter.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1984-03 / Bristol Sycamore

Sycamore HR.13 XD196 of No. 275 Squadron recovering wreckage from Venom WE261 of the Central Fighter Establishment on Holbeach Ranges, 31.7.53

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Venom / D.H.112 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949

Aeroplane Monthly 1996-11 / D.Peters - Mau Mau (1)

Bristol Sycamore XE309 was used for casualty evacuation.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1984-03 / Bristol Sycamore

Sycamore HC.14 XF269 of the Central Flying School

Air Pictorial 1969-06 / P.March - Central Flying School

Sycamores (XF269 illustrated) formed the mainstay of the Rotary Wing Flight until about mid-1965

Air Enthusiast 1998-01 / A.Thomas - I Kill & Return

No 118 was re-formed for security duties in Northern Ireland in support of the RUC. Sycamore HR.14 XG502 dropping off a police patrol on the troubled border in 1962.

Air Pictorial 1958-03 / Spotter's Notebook

A bit of imagination and artistry can turn a casual eye into an appreciative stare. Two artists on opposite sides of the world have achieved this happy state. The R.A.F. at Khormaksar, Aden (whew! one can almost feel the heat), had the happy idea of giving one of their two chrome-yellow Bristol Sycamore HR. Mk. 14s the Father Christmas treatment last Yuletide. Which is one sensible use for Service-issue whitewash. Note "Rescue" in Arabic.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1990-01 / R.A.F. Search and Rescue

Sycamore HC.14 (HR.14 ???) XG514 of No.275 Squadron

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1985-02 / Royal Air Force aircraft XA100-XZ999 (7)

Sycamore HC14 XG544 of No. 32 Squadron, 11 June 1969

Air Enthusiast 1998-01 / A.Thomas - I Kill & Return

Although a short-range transport unit, 118’s Sycamores perpetuated the fighter markings as seen on XG544 in full tactical camouflage during a visit to Ballykelly.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1990-03 / R.A.F. Search and Rescue (overseas)

Sycamore HC.14 of 110 Squadron winching

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-01 / 1986 UK Aircraft Collections and Museums Guide

Bristol Sycamore XL829.

Мировая Авиация 77

Вертолеты Sycamore HR.Mk 14 поступили на вооружение 275-й эскадрильи RAF в апреле 1953 года. Эта спасательная машина демонстрирует использование лебедки при подъеме пострадавших на борт.

Мировая Авиация 53

К моменту прибытия в Малайю вертолетов Bristol Sycamore способы применения вертолетов в джунглях уже были отработаны экипажами вертолетов Dragonfly из 194-й эскадрильи. С октября 1954 года 194-я эскадрилья "пересела" с вертолетов Dragonfly на HR.Mk 14 Sycamore. На снимке: вертолет Sycamore в джунглях.

Air Pictorial 1958-10

Flying on special operations. Men of jungle patrols in Malaya depend on the helicopters of the Far East Air Force for ammunition, water, food, and often their lives.

АвиаМастер 2004-04 / М.Жирохов, А.Котлобовский - Небесные войны Индонезии /Горячая точка/ (3)

Вертолет "Сикамор" в джунглях Калимантана.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1984-03 / Bristol Sycamore

Sycamore HC.14 of CFS at Little Rissington, October 1960

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1984-04 / Colerne

Sycamore HC.14 of No.103 Squadron at Seletar, May 1967

Air Enthusiast 1996-07 / J.Smith - Mau Mau! A Case Study in Colonial Air Power

Bristol Sycamore HR.14, used for casevac flights out of Eastleigh.

Aeroplane Monthly 1994-12 / G.Wansbrough-White - What's in a name? (2)

Helicopters were to be named after trees, but the only example was the Bristol Sycamore.

Air Pictorial 1956-09 / J.Stevens - Farnborough 1956

West Germany has selected the Bristol 171 for service with the German Defence Forces. A substantial order is expected.

Air Pictorial 1957-09

Sycamore - in service throughout the world and in quantity production

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1954 / All the world's aeroplanes

A comparison between the Type 171 Mk. 3 (left) with the original landing-gear and the Sycamore H.R. Mk. 50 with the new standard undercarriage.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1954 / All the world's aeroplanes

The cabin, winch and other details of the Bristol Sycamore H.R.Mk.50 helicopter.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1984-03 / Bristol Sycamore

A Chivenor-based Sycamore demonstrates its hoist, 15.4.58

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-09 / I.Hayes - Rotary resque

A 284 Sqn Sycamore demonstrates a troop-drop in the Kyrenia range, Cyprus during an exercise with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-09 / I.Hayes - Rotary resque

Two soldiers of the Gloucester Regiment in Cyprus train with a Sycamore as a jumping-off point, in accordance with Maj-Gen Kendrew's policy of hunting terrorist bands with small but highly efficient units of men dropped by helicopter at strategic points.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-09 / I.Hayes - Rotary resque

Royal Marine Commandos being flown in a Sycamore while a Dragonfly picks up cargo from the bow of a landing craft. These helicopters were used in Run Aground VII, an exercise carried out in May 1956 for the benefit of Staff College students, at Eastney Reach, Portsmouth.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Westland Dragonfly / Widgeon - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1948

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1984-03 / Bristol Sycamore

A pair of No.275 Squadron Sycamores on winching practice

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-08 / I.Hayes - Choppers over Malaya

Bristol Sycamores of 194 Squadron fly in formation near Kuala Lumpur, Malaya in early 1956.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1984-03 / Bristol Sycamore

A formation of No.22 Squadron Sycamore HC.14s at Northolt

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-08 / I.Hayes - Choppers over Malaya

Sycamore and Whirlwind helicopters of Nos 194 and 155 Sqns photographed during rehearsals for the Queen's birthday flypast over Kuala Lumpur. They are seen flying over tin mine holdings on the outskirts of the city.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Westland Whirlwind - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1953

Авиация и Время 2008-01 / А.Котлобовский - Эхо старой вражды (1)

Во второй половине 1950-х гг. британские "Сикаморы" выполнили на Кипре большой объем работ

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1983-04

A formation from No.110 Squadron as it converted from Sycamores to Whirlwinds. In celebration, they toured the waterfront of Singapore in 1964

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Westland Whirlwind - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1953

Air Enthusiast 1998-11 / F.Prins - World Beater

The RAF worked its C.4 transports hard. Troops boarding XR396 of 216 Squadron, as a Bristol Sycamore hovers overhead.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Comet 3 / 4 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1954

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-07 / 1988 UK Aircraft Collections and Museums Guide

An overall view of the Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum, based in the old control tower of what used to be Dumfries Airfield. From left to right: Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star FT-36; 22,000lb bomb; Dassault Mystere 318, North American F-100 Super Sabre 54-2163, Fairey Gannet, Varsity nose section and Bristol Sycamore.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Dassault Mystere / MD-452 - ФранцияFrance - 1951Fairey Gannet - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949Lockheed T-33A - СШАUSA - 1948North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953Vickers Varsity - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 2002-04 / E.Myall, L.Howard - Royal Australian Navy Sicamores

Sycamore HR.51 XD653 coded '904' with No.723 Squadron

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 2002-04 / E.Myall, L.Howard - Royal Australian Navy Sicamores

XA219 of No.724 Squadron's 'H'Flight with its later code '996'.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 2002-04 / E.Myall, L.Howard - Royal Australian Navy Sicamores

XA220 of No.723 Squadron in front of Government House, Sydney

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 2002-04 / E.Myall, L.Howard - Royal Australian Navy Sicamores

Sycamore HR.50 XA220 of No.723 Squadron having a port mainwheel change while hovering.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 2002-04 / E.Myall, L.Howard - Royal Australian Navy Sicamores

XL507 taking off from HMAS Melbourne

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 2002-04 / E.Myall, L.Howard - Royal Australian Navy Sicamores

XA220 is batted down on HMAS Melbourne - cross-deck

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 2002-04 / E.Myall, L.Howard - Royal Australian Navy Sicamores

XA219 passes a line of Meteors at Williamtown

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Gloster Meteor F.Mk.8 / FR.Mk.9 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1948

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 2002-04 / E.Myall, L.Howard - Royal Australian Navy Sicamores

XN448, coded '852', of No.723 Squadron operating from HMAS Melbourne in Auckland harbour

Air Enthusiast 1998-09 / E.Myall - Sycamore Seeds

All three of the HR.50s for the RAN, on HMS ‘Vengeance’ off Weymouth in January 1953. XA221 is in the lift.

Air Enthusiast 2000-03 / D.Taylor - Trial and Error

Sycamores of 110 Squadron at RAAF Butterworth, 1960.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 2002-04 / E.Myall, L.Howard - Royal Australian Navy Sicamores

XD653 in its final colour scheme at the Australian Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 2002-04 / E.Myall, L.Howard - Royal Australian Navy Sicamores

XR592 civilianised as VH-BAW at Camden

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1984-03 / Bristol Sycamore

A line of Sycamore 52s supplied to the German Navy and used for air-sea rescue and communications

Air Pictorial 1958-08 / Register Review / Airport Visitors

German Navy Sycamores SC-201 to SC-204 and Luftwaffe DA-391 prior to delivery via Lulsgate 17th June 1958.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-11 / Bristol Type 171 Sycamore D-HALD /Preservation Profile/

The Sycamore serving with the Luftwaffe-Flugbereitschaft BmVg as a VIP transport based at Koln Wahn.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-11 / Bristol Type 171 Sycamore D-HALD /Preservation Profile/

The same helicopter in use with the 2nd SAR Squadron at Lechfeld with the designation GD+112.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-11 / Bristol Type 171 Sycamore D-HALD /Preservation Profile/

D-HALD painted in the colours of the German Democratic Republic for the Walt Disney film With the wind towards the west in 1980.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-09 / I.Hayes - Rotary resque

The cockpit of a Bristol Sycamore, showing the excellent all-round vision for the pilot.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-11 / B.Elliott - The flying squad (2)

Pye in the sky - during 1956 a Bristol 171 was fitted with Pye “Heli-tele” equipment. Bristol Aircraft invited police to view the new system.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-06 / P.Jarrett - Grapevine

One of other exhibits threatened by the North East Aircraft Museum's short-notice eviction from Sunderland Airport is Bristol Sycamore XG518 seen shortly after its arrival in March 1983.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-08 / R.Riding - Middle Wallop 1938-1982

The Sycamore after the incident.

Air Enthusiast 1998-09 / E.Myall - Sycamore Seeds

The crash of HC.11 WT926 at Middle Wallop in April 1953. was attributed to pilot error.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 2003-02 / Feedback

An unidentified RAN Sycamore which crashed in February 1955.
In the Winter 2002 issue, we covered the Royal Australian Navy Sycamores. One of them, XA221 was lost while rescuing people from the devastating Maitland floods in New South Wales. This photograph has come to light showing remains in a hangar at Bankstown. Despite appearances, the crew escaped and were picked up downstream from the crash area.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1984-03 / Bristol Sycamore

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1984-03 / Bristol Sycamore

Air Enthusiast 1998-09 / E.Myall - Sycamore Seeds

Bristol Sycamore Mk.4.