Alouette II Helicopter(SAAF) Controls Display

A very rare opportunity to own something truly unique. Ideal for the SAAF enthusiast, collector of SA Militaria or Aviation memorabilia. The item is mounted on wooden board and all parts displayed are Authentic parts from the Alouette II helicopter. Read below for more details regarding item's origin.

Aérospatiale Alouette II Helicopter Controls

The Aérospatiale Alouette II was the world's first production helicopter powered by a gas-turbine engine, entering service in 1955. Renowned for its reliability and agility, it served with distinction in the South African Air Force (SAAF) and the Rhodesian Air Force, where it was employed for reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, troop transport, search and rescue, and counter-insurgency operations during the South African Border War and the Rhodesian Bush War.

Mounted on this display are two original Alouette II flight controls:

• Cyclic Control Stick – Positioned between the pilot's knees, the cyclic controls the helicopter's direction of flight by tilting the rotor disc, allowing movement forward, backward and sideways.
• Collective Pitch Lever – Mounted to the pilot's left, the collective changes the pitch of all main rotor blades simultaneously to control lift and altitude. The twist-grip throttle integrated into the lever regulates engine power.

These authentic controls represent the remarkable engineering and operational legacy of one of Southern Africa's most iconic military helicopters.

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