A close up view of a Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Bo 105C helicopter underway above the helipad of the oil drilling ship Glomar Grand Banks (1972) off the coast of Ancona, Italy

A close up view of a Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Bo 105CBS helicopter underway above the helipad of the oil drilling ship Glomar Grand Banks (1972) off the coast of Ancona, Italy. The word "Elitos" is painted in red on the side of the helicopter. 'BO 105' is painted on the fin.

This is Slide 23 of a series of slides detailing Captain H. Bird's service as Navigator for the delivery voyage of the oil drill ship Glomar Grand Banks (1972) owned by Glomar Marine Inc from 11 March 1980 to 17 March 1980. This series consists of 23 slides.

Object Details

ID: PCT16870
Type: Colour transparency
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Bird, Henry P.
Vessels: Glomar Grand Banks (1972); Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Bo 105CBS helicopter
Date made: Between 11 March 1980 and 17 March 1980
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Bird Collection
Measurements: Image: 27 mm x 27 mm;Mount: 50 mm x 50 mm