The development of the S-76 began in the mid-1970s with the design goal of providing a medium helicopter for corporate transportation and the oil drilling industry. Sikorsky’s design work on the UH-60 Black Hawk was utilized in the development of the S-76. It was the first Sikorsky helicopter designed purely for commercial rather than military use. The prototype first flew on March 13, 1977. In 1982, this model set class records for range, climb, speed and ceiling. The S-76 Mk II was introduced in 1982 and the S-76B in 1987, with its top speed of 155 kn (287 km/h) at sea level. Over 500 S-76s had been delivered by early 2001. Pretty much the top of the tree when it comes to luxury VIP helicopters, the Queen even has one.
We can find numerous examples available for hire in the UK in various schemes. The one featured here was for the Feature Film “London Has Fallen”. We had to land it in the courtyard of Somerset House in Central London. Paperwork paperwork paperwork but it got done. Then those sneaky VFX bods painted a Blackhawk over it. Heyho.
If you’d like one for an upcoming project then give us a call.
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Just when you think you’ve been asked for it all... #agusta109 #A109 #ukfilm #washablepaint #temporarypaint https://t.co/qUOghe9pKa
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New fleet addition! Over 50ft of Military Cargo interior. Modern or period cockpits with a working hydraulic rear ramp. Shoot with us or it’s an easy studio ship! #filmproduction #ukfilm #c130 #c119 #freighter https://t.co/I8DbMFXvcl
27th January 2021
At least the ice has gone. Washed away by the drizzle. #shootingnights #privatejet #ukfilm https://t.co/oT8g8vHKfn
26th January 2021
Getting ready to shoot 3 nights, 2pm til 4am. At least its nice weather for it.. #ukfilm #privatejetshoot #outoftherain https://t.co/MdN3sxW8qa
26th January 2021
New fleet addition! A rather lovely, and very detailed build of a RFC Be2, watch out for it in the new @KingsmanMovie! #ukfilm #filmproduction https://t.co/USefNuF8da
22nd January 2021
Our Challenger has just had a days love and affection from the @thefullwax team! Never seen the jet look so bright! All set for 3 days on camera next week.. #privatejet #ukfilm #filmproduction #shootprivatejet https://t.co/lSO2ZscMum
22nd January 2021
And our own take on this historic airframe. 30 years ago tonight. Where have the years gone... https://twitter.com/johnnicholraf/status/1350905095962169345 https://t.co/BjWLScHFgH
17th January 2021RT @JohnNicholRAF: #DesertStorm30 30 yrs ago tonight & Tabuk launch next raid on Al Asad, Batty (Mr @metermaid53) & MH leading. "Every airf…
17th January 2021
So today we’ve been mainly cutting a JetRanger in half. Longways. They build ‘em tough.. #ukfilm #filmproduction #bell206 #jetranger #actionvehicle https://t.co/tqJQBwtJcQ
13th January 2021
Back to work with a trio of Jettys! A flying example, one for the studio and one for the crash scene. Everything gets painted to match and we make the crashed one a little more complete. Coming to a Feature Film near you soon! #bell206 #ukfilm #filmproduction https://t.co/Pwtm3CT64L
29th December 2020
Off to collect a crashed helicopter but seriously considering a divert. Looks like a fun place... https://t.co/S2wPRopNJh
29th December 2020Filming on Airliners and Commercial Aircraft
Filming on/in/around Airliners. The most common request we receive is that of a production wishing to film inside an airliner. Be that…
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Applying Temporary Paint to Aircraft for Filming.
It's often the case that a production will wish to change the appearance of an aircraft to be used in…
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