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Lomalinda Memories from the '70s.
A Helio (H-391B) takes off from the
Wycliffe base in Lomalinda, Colombia. This Helio was in a severe
accident
that sheared off the rear fuselage.
The skilled missionary mechanics were able to rebuild the tail section
enough to fly it off the mountain
where it had the accident, then do more extensive repairs back at the Wycliffe
hangar.
The same Helio in the hangar at Lomalinda.
A Helio taking off, or landing, at Lomalinda, the scenery is gorgeous even in black and white.
'Preflight'
A Helio STOL demonstration for the Wcliffe missionaries at Lomalinda
Helio approach into a jungle airstrip.
A Helio crashes with the children
of missionary pilot Bob Griffin on board.
The aircraft took off, got behind
the power curve and crashed, everyone survived, thank God.
Had it been another airplane besides
the Helio the outcome might have been different.


