Goodbye Lynx helicopter

[Marcel]

Our navy has used the Lynx since 1978. Last month, the last one left the service. They were great helicopters, we'll miss them.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eoa3H7PIrc

They'll be replaced by the NH90.

 

[vikingBerserker]

That truly is one of the classics and an excellent design.

 

[jjp_nl]

Pity they are out of service now. Sure was a rather common sight seeing an occasional Lynx passing by on SAR duties. Although living up north the AB-412 'Tweety' (which can be seen way in the background of the first pic) was/is a way more regular sight for me. The Lynx sure was an excellent design and somehow rather elegant too! Might be interesting to get the Airfix 1/48 Lynx kit and pair it with a conversion set to turn in into a Dutch Lynx.

 

[Lucky13]

What's replacing it?

 

[evangilder]

I remember seeing them in Europe when I was stationed in the UK. Shame they are all being retired.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

The Lynx is as iconic as the UH-1 is for us. Great aircraft. Very fortunate enough to have flown in one.

 

[Marcel]

What's replacing it?

They'll be replaced by the NH90.

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[Gnomey]

The Lynx is as iconic as the UH-1 is for us. Great aircraft.

Indeed, real shame to see her retired.