Heli firm posts video tribute to killed pilot
ALPINE Helicopters has shared a moving video tribute to Wanaka pilot Nick Wallis before his funeral.
Mr Wallis, who was the director and general manager of Alpine Helicopters and the youngest son of Sir Tim Wallis, was killed in a helicopter crash in Wanaka on Thursday last week.
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Paul Hondelink and Scott Theobald were both killed in the same crash.
The crash came less than three months after Nick Wallis’ brother and fellow pilot, Matthew Wallis, was killed in a helicopter crash, in July.
The video, posted on the Alpine Helicopters Facebook page yesterday, shows Nick Wallis flying through stunning mountain landscapes.
It had been viewed more than 74,000 times by 5pm.
Alpine Helicopters captioned the video:
‘‘We think this is pretty special. We think you will find this special too.’’
Mr Wallis’ funeral is being held at Wanaka Airport at 2pm today.
Mr Hondelink’s funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the same location.
The family of Mr Theobald will hold two funeral services for him — one at 2pm on Wednesday at Glentanner Holiday Park near AorakiMt Cook, and one at 2pm on Saturday, November 3, in Whangarei.