NH-90: LEARNING FROM EACHOTHER     

DECK LANDINGS ON THE DUTCH 'ZR.MS. ZEELAND'  OPV - part II
                            P          age 2 of 2OUR ARTICLE IN THIS LEADING DUTCH AVIATION MAGAZINE                                       Page 2 of 2

SEE THE EXTENDED VIEWS IN THE PROCESS DURING THE DAY

....BUT BE WARNED... IT'S A LOT ;-))  The camera's had a splendid day !

Man & machine....
View from out of the hangar on the landing-deck
Very good view on the 'harpoon shot in the grid' to secure the helicopter on the deck and prevent it from sliding on the deck
Teacher and pupil in the Belgian NH-90
The Dutch themselves practiced as well. The NH-90's DHC homebase is situated at Gilze-Rijen AFB.
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Is the helicopter so large ? Is the deck small ? Nevet mind, it's obvious that it takes experts to do this kind of safe landings.....
While hanging centimeters above the grid, pilots and FDO's have to rely on each other completely !
Fastened ! Secured to the ship !
Also flight officers are trained today... a multinational program was implemented. 
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Find the differences ?  ;-))
 
Different teams waiting for their turn to act or be trained in front of the landing-deck
As explained in the early morning, we were informed about - and got to see the complete story this day !
A ship impression of the deck above the hangar......
...... patiently waiting for your turn to get in action.....
....keep on keepin'on all day....
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Waiting for your turn to 'hit the action' for a last time this turbulently day ...   ;-)
Goodbye 'Zeeland' and thank you Commander Toebast for your hospitality and exellent dinner at the Zr.Ms. Zeeland !
Returning by FRISC again from the 'Zr.Ms. Zeeland' to the shore in Den Helder harbours
Pilot Kenneth 'Birdie' graduated and is happy to have earned his 'little owl'  
After the job the crews leave the ship as well, this NH-90 will fly back to Belgium.
Special thanks to all involved making this occasion and article possible, in particular :
The Dutch and Belgian Airforces, Dutch Navy, Commander Toebast, DHC & Dick Hoeflaken !
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