Registration / Serial:XR500
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA125
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:28 Sqn
City / Airport:Shek Kong (VHSK)Map
Region / Country:Hong Kong, China
Photo Date:1978
Photo by:Keith McKenzie (via Ian McDonell)
Photo ID:161364Submit Correction
View count: 1387
Delivered to the RAF on 19 August 1963. It saw service with 28 Sqn at Kai Tak and Shek Kong coded 'A'. On 19 April 1979 the aircraft was damaged beyond repair when it struck the water at Mirs Bay, Hong Kong during winching practice in fog.
Registration / Serial:XR500
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA125
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Shek Kong (VHSK)Map
Region / Country:Hong Kong, China
Photo Date:1978
Photo by:Keith McKenzie (via Ian McDonell)
Registration / Serial:XR500
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA125
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:28 Sqn
City / Airport:Shek Kong (VHSK)Map
Region / Country:Hong Kong, China
Photo Date:1978
Photo by:Keith McKenzie (via Ian McDonell)
Photo ID:161364Submit Correction
View count: 1387
Delivered to the RAF on 19 August 1963. It saw service with 28 Sqn at Kai Tak and Shek Kong coded 'A'. On 19 April 1979 the aircraft was damaged beyond repair when it struck the water at Mirs Bay, Hong Kong during winching practice in fog.
Registration / Serial:XR500
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA125
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Shek Kong (VHSK)Map
Region / Country:Hong Kong, China
Photo Date:1978
Photo by:Keith McKenzie (via Ian McDonell)