127 results found
Registration / Serial:XK968
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:774978Submit Correction
View count: 98
Delivered to the RAF as XK968 in 1956. To Halton for use a ground trainer 8445M in 1975. To Manston Fire School in 1981 and burnt in 1997.
Registration / Serial:XK968
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XK968
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:774978Submit Correction
View count: 98
Delivered to the RAF as XK968 in 1956. To Halton for use a ground trainer 8445M in 1975. To Manston Fire School in 1981 and burnt in 1997.
Registration / Serial:XK968
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Other Marks:15
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:Roger Windley
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Castle Ashby [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:World Helicopter Championships 1986
Photo Date:27 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:774739Submit Correction
View count: 68
Delivered to the RAF as XP328 in 1961. Sold and registered as G-BKHC in 1982. Remained in its RAF markings. Damaged beyond repair in an accident in 1988 and stored at Tattershall Thorpe, Lincs. Moved to a private location at North Somercotes, Lincs by 2021.
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:Roger Windley
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Castle Ashby [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Other Marks:15
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:Roger Windley
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Castle Ashby [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:World Helicopter Championships 1986
Photo Date:27 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:774739Submit Correction
View count: 68
Delivered to the RAF as XP328 in 1961. Sold and registered as G-BKHC in 1982. Remained in its RAF markings. Damaged beyond repair in an accident in 1988 and stored at Tattershall Thorpe, Lincs. Moved to a private location at North Somercotes, Lincs by 2021.
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:Roger Windley
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Castle Ashby [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XP361
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA377
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1962
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:751002Submit Correction
View count: 106
An R.A.F. Whirland helicopter delivers a 1000 pound load of demolition supplies to sappers of the 4th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers, during Exercise "Canada Cup", which saw units of the 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade Group in Germany fighting a defensive action against the 4th British Division, Biritsh Army of the Rhine, supported by troops of the 3rd Armoured Rifle Battalion of the U.S. Army's 36th Infantry Regiment, equipped with amphibious armoured personnel carriers. DND photo.
Registration / Serial:XP361
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA377
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1962
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XP361
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA377
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1962
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:751002Submit Correction
View count: 106
An R.A.F. Whirland helicopter delivers a 1000 pound load of demolition supplies to sappers of the 4th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers, during Exercise "Canada Cup", which saw units of the 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade Group in Germany fighting a defensive action against the 4th British Division, Biritsh Army of the Rhine, supported by troops of the 3rd Armoured Rifle Battalion of the U.S. Army's 36th Infantry Regiment, equipped with amphibious armoured personnel carriers. DND photo.
Registration / Serial:XP361
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA377
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1962
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XP395
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA383
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737279Submit Correction
View count: 142
Delivered to the RAF in July 1962, XP395 operated with 110 Sqdn in Borneo during the early 1960s in camouflage. Moving to 230 Sqdn, it was deployed from Odiham to Nicosia for the UN forces in Cyprus in the late 1960s. By 1974 it was in yellow SAR colours with 22 Sqdn 'A' Flt at Chivenor. On withdrawal in 1981, it was sent to 1 SoTT at Halton taking up 8674M. In 1997 it was bought by the BBC for use in the TV series '999 Life Savers' and was submerged in a quarry at Plympton, Devon marked as XJ729 (possibly boom from that flyable aircraft). Wreck said to have been at North Luffenham by 2019
Registration / Serial:XP395
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA383
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP395
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA383
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737279Submit Correction
View count: 142
Delivered to the RAF in July 1962, XP395 operated with 110 Sqdn in Borneo during the early 1960s in camouflage. Moving to 230 Sqdn, it was deployed from Odiham to Nicosia for the UN forces in Cyprus in the late 1960s. By 1974 it was in yellow SAR colours with 22 Sqdn 'A' Flt at Chivenor. On withdrawal in 1981, it was sent to 1 SoTT at Halton taking up 8674M. In 1997 it was bought by the BBC for use in the TV series '999 Life Savers' and was submerged in a quarry at Plympton, Devon marked as XJ729 (possibly boom from that flyable aircraft). Wreck said to have been at North Luffenham by 2019
Registration / Serial:XP395
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA383
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP347
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA363
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737272Submit Correction
View count: 111
At the time assigned to 22 Sqn, this Whirlwind previously flew SAR duties with 202 Sqn. Its service career began in March 1962 but ended on 3rd June 1982 when it suffered a tail rotor failure and was written off at Koksijde AB. It was en route from Chivenor via Manston to RAF Gutersloh and this was to be its final flight anyway, intended as a ground instructional frame. It was later moved by road to Gutersloh being allocated 8688M upon arrival. Finally scrapped in May 1985 when the base was transferred from the RAF to the Army.
Registration / Serial:XP347
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA363
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP347
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA363
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737272Submit Correction
View count: 111
At the time assigned to 22 Sqn, this Whirlwind previously flew SAR duties with 202 Sqn. Its service career began in March 1962 but ended on 3rd June 1982 when it suffered a tail rotor failure and was written off at Koksijde AB. It was en route from Chivenor via Manston to RAF Gutersloh and this was to be its final flight anyway, intended as a ground instructional frame. It was later moved by road to Gutersloh being allocated 8688M upon arrival. Finally scrapped in May 1985 when the base was transferred from the RAF to the Army.
Registration / Serial:XP347
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA363
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XD165
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1971
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737005Submit Correction
View count: 127
Deliveredin 1954 as a Whirlwind HAR.4, serving 155 Sqdn in the Far East and later 25 and 22 Sqdns before conversion to HAR.10, then going to 10, 228 and 202 Sqdns. Seen here with "D" Flight 202 Sqdn along with XJ724, by 1984 it was in use an instructional airframe with 1 SoTT at Halton under maintenance serial 8673M, finishing up on its side at the Caernarfon fire dump in the late 2000s
Registration / Serial:XD165
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XD165
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1971
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737005Submit Correction
View count: 127
Deliveredin 1954 as a Whirlwind HAR.4, serving 155 Sqdn in the Far East and later 25 and 22 Sqdns before conversion to HAR.10, then going to 10, 228 and 202 Sqdns. Seen here with "D" Flight 202 Sqdn along with XJ724, by 1984 it was in use an instructional airframe with 1 SoTT at Halton under maintenance serial 8673M, finishing up on its side at the Caernarfon fire dump in the late 2000s
Registration / Serial:XD165
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XJ724
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA95
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Airport:Catterick (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 October 1982
Photo from:John Phillips CollectionContact
Photo ID:725144Submit Correction
View count: 118
Allocated 8613M. Perished by February 1984. Photo' by Dereck Hine.
Registration / Serial:XJ724
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA95
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Catterick (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 October 1982
Photo from:John Phillips CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XJ724
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA95
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Airport:Catterick (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 October 1982
Photo from:John Phillips CollectionContact
Photo ID:725144Submit Correction
View count: 118
Allocated 8613M. Perished by February 1984. Photo' by Dereck Hine.
Registration / Serial:XJ724
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA95
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Catterick (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 October 1982
Photo from:John Phillips CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA.100
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Finningley 1981
Photo Date:19 September 1981
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:723311Submit Correction
View count: 107
Registration / Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA.100
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 September 1981
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA.100
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Finningley 1981
Photo Date:19 September 1981
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:723311Submit Correction
View count: 107
Registration / Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA.100
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 September 1981
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XP355
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Benson (EGUB / BEX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1976
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:720312Submit Correction
View count: 98
Setting off on a farewell flight prior to disbandment of the 21 Sqn flight at RAF Benson in January 1976 in company with XP328 and XP330. They were fitted as VIP transports with 5 Britannia seats in the cabin along with carpet and trim/insulation. Preserved today at the City of Norwich Aviation Museum in a bogus SAR scheme.
Registration / Serial:XP355
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Benson (EGUB / BEX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1976
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:XP355
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Benson (EGUB / BEX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1976
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:720312Submit Correction
View count: 98
Setting off on a farewell flight prior to disbandment of the 21 Sqn flight at RAF Benson in January 1976 in company with XP328 and XP330. They were fitted as VIP transports with 5 Britannia seats in the cabin along with carpet and trim/insulation. Preserved today at the City of Norwich Aviation Museum in a bogus SAR scheme.
Registration / Serial:XP355
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Benson (EGUB / BEX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1976
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Helston / The Flambard Experience [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:The Flambards Experience
Photo Date:September 1989
Photo by:David OsborneContact
Photo ID:712808Submit Correction
View count: 60
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Helston / The Flambard Experience [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1989
Photo by:David OsborneContact
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Helston / The Flambard Experience [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:The Flambards Experience
Photo Date:September 1989
Photo by:David OsborneContact
Photo ID:712808Submit Correction
View count: 60
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Helston / The Flambard Experience [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1989
Photo by:David OsborneContact
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Wales Aircraft Museum
Photo Date:5 July 1984
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:705094Submit Correction
View count: 61
First flew as Whirlwind HAR4 XD779 then reserialled as XJ409 before delivery to the RAF in 1954. Converted to an HAR10 in 1964. Preserved at the Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Probably scrapped when it closed in 2005.
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 July 1984
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Wales Aircraft Museum
Photo Date:5 July 1984
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:705094Submit Correction
View count: 61
First flew as Whirlwind HAR4 XD779 then reserialled as XJ409 before delivery to the RAF in 1954. Converted to an HAR10 in 1964. Preserved at the Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Probably scrapped when it closed in 2005.
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 July 1984
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XD163
Military Code:X
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 FTS
City / Airport:Wroughton (EGDT) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 April 1991
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:704826Submit Correction
View count: 97
Loaded and ready to be delivered to the International Helicopter Museum(as it was known then) at Weston-super-Mare.
Registration / Serial:XD163
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wroughton (EGDT) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 April 1991
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XD163
Military Code:X
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 FTS
City / Airport:Wroughton (EGDT) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 April 1991
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:704826Submit Correction
View count: 97
Loaded and ready to be delivered to the International Helicopter Museum(as it was known then) at Weston-super-Mare.
Registration / Serial:XD163
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wroughton (EGDT) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 April 1991
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XJ398
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA62
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:25 October 2023
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:686952Submit Correction
View count: 67
Registration / Serial:XJ398
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA62
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 October 2023
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:XJ398
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA62
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:25 October 2023
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:686952Submit Correction
View count: 67
Registration / Serial:XJ398
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA62
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 October 2023
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:PFA Rally 1983
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:678273Submit Correction
View count: 107
Delivered to the RAF as XP328 in 1961. Sold and registered as G-BKHC in 1982. Remained in its RAF markings. Damaged beyond repair in an accident in 1988 and stored at Tattershall Thorpe, Lincs. Moved to a private location at North Somercotes, Lincs by 2021.
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:PFA Rally 1983
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:678273Submit Correction
View count: 107
Delivered to the RAF as XP328 in 1961. Sold and registered as G-BKHC in 1982. Remained in its RAF markings. Damaged beyond repair in an accident in 1988 and stored at Tattershall Thorpe, Lincs. Moved to a private location at North Somercotes, Lincs by 2021.
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2022
Photo by:Mark McWalterContact
Photo ID:674995Submit Correction
View count: 85
Performing an engine run at the RAF Northolt Nightshoot XXVIIa.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2022
Photo by:Mark McWalterContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2022
Photo by:Mark McWalterContact
Photo ID:674995Submit Correction
View count: 85
Performing an engine run at the RAF Northolt Nightshoot XXVIIa.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2022
Photo by:Mark McWalterContact
Registration / Serial:XR457
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA407
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1974
Photo Date:8 September 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:672370Submit Correction
View count: 226
Scrapped at Otterburn in 1985.
Registration / Serial:XR457
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA407
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XR457
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA407
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1974
Photo Date:8 September 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:672370Submit Correction
View count: 226
Scrapped at Otterburn in 1985.
Registration / Serial:XR457
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA407
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2015
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:670051Submit Correction
View count: 103
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2015
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:670051Submit Correction
View count: 103
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:XP360
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:667382Submit Correction
View count: 109
Delivered to the RAF as XP360 in 1962. Sold in 1976 and moved to Fawkham Green, Kent. To the Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society at Lasham in 1980. Moved to NEAM Sunderland in 1991 then to Upper Hill, Herefordshire in 1992 and to a paintball park at Bicton, Herefordshire in 2005. Still there in 2021.
Registration / Serial:XP360
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XP360
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:667382Submit Correction
View count: 109
Delivered to the RAF as XP360 in 1962. Sold in 1976 and moved to Fawkham Green, Kent. To the Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society at Lasham in 1980. Moved to NEAM Sunderland in 1991 then to Upper Hill, Herefordshire in 1992 and to a paintball park at Bicton, Herefordshire in 2005. Still there in 2021.
Registration / Serial:XP360
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:8661M
Military Code:L
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Halton Open Day 1982
Photo Date:12 June 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:651370Submit Correction
View count: 115
Delived to the RAF as Whirlwind HAR.2 XJ727 in 1956. Converted to an HAR.4 in 1962 and an HAR.10 in 1963/4. To Halton for use as ground trainer 8661M in 1980. To RAF Manstion History Museum for parts in 1998 then to Richborough, Kent in 2007 and Thetford - Combat Paintball Park, Norfolk by 2018.
Registration / Serial:8661M
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:8661M
Military Code:L
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Halton Open Day 1982
Photo Date:12 June 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:651370Submit Correction
View count: 115
Delived to the RAF as Whirlwind HAR.2 XJ727 in 1956. Converted to an HAR.4 in 1962 and an HAR.10 in 1963/4. To Halton for use as ground trainer 8661M in 1980. To RAF Manstion History Museum for parts in 1998 then to Richborough, Kent in 2007 and Thetford - Combat Paintball Park, Norfolk by 2018.
Registration / Serial:8661M
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Wales Aircraft Museum
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:646937Submit Correction
View count: 132
First flew as Whirlwind HAR4 XD779 then reserialled as XJ409 before delivery to the RAF in 1954. Converted to an HAR10 in 1964. Preserved at the Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Probably scrapped when it closed in 2005.
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Wales Aircraft Museum
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:646937Submit Correction
View count: 132
First flew as Whirlwind HAR4 XD779 then reserialled as XJ409 before delivery to the RAF in 1954. Converted to an HAR10 in 1964. Preserved at the Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Probably scrapped when it closed in 2005.
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact