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Post by thomarse on May 17, 2011 19:15:19 GMT 12
Can anyone confirm that W H Collins was the legendary (and late) "Smoking Joe" Collins of helicopter deer recovery fame?
I've just found him involved in two incidents I'd never have expected - Eipper Quicksilver ZK - FFO 31.10.88 and an unregistered Air Command Commander Elite (?) 11. 3 89. Anyone shed any light on his involvement with microlights and gyrocopters?
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Post by The Red Baron on May 17, 2011 20:36:24 GMT 12
After he was banned from choppers,he took up microlights.
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Post by collins on Oct 20, 2012 12:47:00 GMT 12
That would be correct, he flew microlights for years after CAA wouldnt reinstate his Heli licence. If you need any info send me a message
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Post by larsen on Nov 16, 2012 14:03:08 GMT 12
Agreed, he flew microlights for years after CAA wouldnt reinstate his Heli licence. I knew Jo slightly and last spoke to him at a funeral in Marton in 1989. He lies at te Aute cemetery. Sendme a message if you need any more info.
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Post by tonto on Aug 24, 2013 18:23:23 GMT 12
Can anyone confirm that W H Collins was the legendary (and late) "Smoky Joe" Collins of helicopter deer recovery fame? I've just found him involved in two incidents I'd never have expected - Eipper Quicksilver ZK - FFO 31.10.88 and an unregistered Air Command Commander Elite (?) 11. 3 89. Anyone shed any light on his involvement with microlights and gyrocopters? |
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Post by tonto on Aug 24, 2013 18:27:34 GMT 12
Yes. W H Collins was the legendary (and late) Smokey Joe of helicopter deer recovery fame. His biography: Injun Joe. The Legend of Smoking Joe Collins, published by Halcyon Press, will be available mid October, 2013. His involvement with microlights and gyro-copters incidents/accidents are all recorded in the book.
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Post by thomarse on Jan 1, 2014 11:01:43 GMT 12
..and it's an excellent "read"
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