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Lionel

Lionel is the brown senior helicopter in the series, also known as the "Aircraft in Charge". He does not take kindly to Budgie, Pippa, or especially Chuck causing trouble and making themselves nuisances, but he keeps things in order with his patients, but in firm ways. He is voiced by Jeremy Nicholas in the UK.

One thing Lionel especially doesn't take too kindly to is being called "Captain", which Chuck has a bad habit of doing.

Lionel has his own Pilot

Appearances

Lionel has appeared in every episode of Budgie the Little Helicopter.

Basis

Lionel appears to be inspired by a Westland Lynx helicopter. This type of aircraft was designed as a multi-purpose military helicopter, which could explain why Lionel takes his responsibility seriously. As of 2009, 450 Westland Lynx helicopters have been built.

Trivia

  • Lionel usually gets annoyed when Chuck calls him "Captain".
  • Lionel's name in the Dutch version is "Leonard".

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