Sunday, 18 August 2024

 TV Star
© Mike Stedman

G-BHXU Agusta 206B operated by Castle Air was the aircraft from which 'skyrunner' Anneka Rice flew in to solve various clues for the Channel 4 TV programme 'Treasure Hunt' during the 1980's. the aircraft was destroyed on 29 June 1995 when it suffered a gearbox failure 17 miles north of Alderney, the aircraft sank with both crew members escaping & being rescued by the Royal Navy 30 minutes later. The aircraft is seen here at Guernsey on 1 December 1990
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