First R66 delivered in Bangladesh

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Richard Mornington-Sanford of Mornington Sanford Aviation assist South Asian Airlines of Dhaka, Bangladesh to certify the first Robinson R66 Turbine in Country.

The Robinson R66 Turbine, registration S2-AFC, serial number 0237, was shipped from RHC via sea freight to Chittagong where the helicopter was re-assembled and test flown.

S2-AFC was then delivered to South Asian Airlines (SAA) base at Dhaka International Airport and will be operated by SAA to transport the owner to his various company operating sites within Bangladesh.

First R66 delivered in Bangladesh | Helihub - the Helicopter Industry Data Source

 

[asad71]

Belongs to Major Mannan of Sumnan Group.

 

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Belongs to Major Mannan of Sumnan Group.

Major Mannan ( a major from 3 Commando Battalion) who fought actively against Bangladesh during liberation war is getting rich day by day

 

[Zabaniyah]

Major Mannan ( a major from 3 Commando Battalion) who fought actively against Bangladesh during liberation war is getting rich day by day

Where the heck did you get that?

He served in the army as a commando. After his retirement, he started off an import-export business. Later started a financial institution (BIFC), RMG business, and Wimax (BanglaLion).

And in case anyone is wondering his political affiliation, he is BNP.

 

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Where the heck did you get that?

He was the company commander of 3 Commando Battalion and led the group to raid Kalurghat radio station and got a bullet in hand.
Details : "The Way It Was”Brig Gen Jahir Alam Khan (the then CO 3 Commando Battalion)

 

[Zabaniyah]

He was the company commander of 3 Commando Battalion and led the group to raid Kalurghat radio station and got a bullet in hand.
Details : "The Way It Was”Brig Gen Jahir Alam Khan (the then CO 3 Commando Battalion)

That doesn't explain where you got that assumption.

The man in charge of that Commando Battalion was a different person. Here are the sources for "The Way it was":
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
http://www.defence.pk/forums/military-history-strategy/32143-brig-rtd-zahir-alam-khan-interview-1971-war-vetern.html

Now where is Major Mannan in any of those tales? And just for update, he is currently in his mid 60's. Are you supposing that some 20 year old dude can run an entire commando battalion?

He was a commando in the Bangladesh Army. Not Pakistan Army.

Again, here's a source to clear your obvious confusion:

Major (Retd.) Abdul Mannan, aged 65, Chairman of Sunman Group, started his business career in 1980 and has successfully established himself as a prominent industrialist of the Country. His main line of business is in the export oriented RMG and textile sectors. In addition, he is also involved in Beverage, Insurance and Airline businesses. Major (Retd.) Abdul Mannan is presently the Chairman of Eastern Insurance Co. Ltd. and Sunflower Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

Major (Retd.) Abdul Mannan, is a politically and socially responsible person. After very successful career spanning more than two decades, Mr. Mannan entered into politics and was elected Member of Parliament (MP) from Dhaka 10 constituency in 1991 and 2001. He was former Minister of State in the Ministry of Textiles during 1991-1996. Initially, he started his career as an army officer and retired as Major in 1976.

http://www.bifcol.com/chirman_profile.html

Another source:
http://bangladesh-economy-businessmen.blogspot.com/

 

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That doesn't explain where you got that assumption.

The man in charge of that Commando Battalion was a different person. Here are the sources for "The Way it was":
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
http://www.defence.pk/forums/military-history-strategy/32143-brig-rtd-zahir-alam-khan-interview-1971-war-vetern.html

Now where is Major Mannan in any of those tales? And just for update, he is currently in his mid 60's. Are you supposing that some 20 year old dude can run an entire commando battalion?

He was a commando in the Bangladesh Army. Not Pakistan Army.

Again, here's a source to clear your obvious confusion:

BIFC :: Short profile of Chairman

Another source:
Business scenario of Bangladesh

I said Company Commander.
The book says in details about the operation to neutralize Kalurghat Radio station.It was a failed attempt resulted in loss of members (possibly 21) while the rest of the group could fall back after 4/5 days.Major Mannan got bullet on his palm.
The books also says about how the innocent Bangali Commandos were in killed while in custody.
The link you have given is only the part when Lt Col Zahir led the group to arrest Bangobundhu.
Surely Major Mannan deserves credit for his contribution to Bangladesh economy and I know he warmly welcomes retired soldiers/officers in his company with huge remuneration.

 

[Zabaniyah]

I said Company Commander.
The book says in details about the operation to neutralize Kalurghat Radio station.It was a failed attempt resulted in loss of members (possibly 21) while the rest of the group could fall back after 4/5 days.Major Mannan got bullet on his palm.
The books also says about how the innocent Bangali Commandos were in killed while in custody.
The link you have given is only the part when Lt Col Zahir led the group to arrest Bangobundhu.
Surely Major Mannan deserves credit for his contribution to Bangladesh economy and I know he warmly welcomes retired soldiers/officers in his company with huge remuneration.

Bengali soldiers never participated in any 71' campaign. Period.

And I'm pretty sure whatever you've read, you've understood wrong.

 

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Bengali soldiers never participated in any 71' campaign. Period.

And I'm pretty sure whatever you've read, you've understood wrong.

Boss, I am sorry. You are wrong. Approximately 20 officers participated in favour of Pakistan.
I will let you know the list when I am back to Bangladesh.
I can remember Maj Gen Amzad Hossain (Pran group) who was also BM of a Brigade in Rangpur.

 

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Bengali soldiers never participated in any 71' campaign. Period.

And I'm pretty sure whatever you've read, you've understood wrong.

Two days later the first men arrived, about ten days later the last man arrived, thirteen men died. Major Mannan was admitted in the Combined Military Hospital in Chittagong because of his bullet wound, every West Pakistani officer who met him either placed him under arrest or wanted to, I received several reports that he was being harassed. I requested General Mitha to have him posted to West Pakistan and he was sent to Cherat.

Details of the operation is given in THE WAY IT WAS - 1
and
The Way It Was - 2